Springwell Inc.

Springwell's Nutrition Program addresses the nutritional and social needs of our communities' most marginalized, vulnerable seniors, by providing home-delivered meals, community dining sites, and nutrition counseling to seniors identified as at-risk for malnutrtion. Poor nutrition among the elderly is not a new problem. The U.S. Administration on Aging estimates that 1 in 3 seniors has an inadequate diet. Those who are most vulnerable to hunger are seniors on fixed incomes, seniors with a disability, and socially isolated seniors. The numbers of these seniors are growing as our society ages, and as many seniors live longer, outliving their savings and social networks. As a result, malnutrition and hunger are becoming a reality for an increasing number of low-and-moderate income elders. Springwell's Nutrition Programs are an important community resource, and an integral part of the services that we provide to seniors, helping them to prevent hunger and maintain their independence.

Springwell provides comprehensive services to seniors, individuals with disabilities and those who care for them, guided by a commitment to the individual's right to live independently in the community. This mission is a reflection of the agency's core commitment to the dignity and self-determination of those who we serve.