Page 21 - Middleborough 2024 Town Report

R E P O R T O F T H E M I D D L E B O R O U G H
COUNCIL ON AGING
MISSION The mission of the Council
on Aging is to improve and enhance
quality of life for seniors in our
community, to promote their
well-being and independence, and
to help our elders live with dignity
and security. Throughout the year
our staf works with dedication and
resilience to meet the needs of our
senior community.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The COA enjoys remarkable support
from the community, granting
agencies and town administration.
The Howard W. Maxim Foundation
contributes generously to support
the nutrition program and outreach
services. Hannaford Supermarket,
St. Vincent de Paul Society, Church of
Our Savior Outreach, Central United
Methodist Church Women, Boy
Scout Troop 64, American Legion
Post 64, MRIG, Oak Point Women’s
Club and New Vision Pioneers (retired
Verizon workers) provide ongoing
assistance. Local chapters of the Elks
and Lions donate generously. The
Middleborough Friends run the popular
annual pancake breakfast to benefit the
COA. The Middleborough Cultural
Council funds concerts and educational
lectures each year. Caring families from
the library create seasonal cards to
share with our Meals on Wheels
recipients. Contributions of yarn and
quilting supplies for our craters
support outreach eforts.
Middleborough Services to the Elderly,
the COA’s Friends Group, run
fundraisers and a thrit shop to enhance
the COA’s operations and services. The
community is very generous
throughout the year, especially in
support of the Meals on Wheels
program. In addition to strong support
from the Town Manager, Select Board
and residents, funding sources include
Old Colony Elder Services, The
Massachusetts Executive Ofice of
Aging & Independence, GATRA and Old
Colony Planning Council.
NUTRITION PROGRAM
The nutrition program provides
afordable meals and much needed
opportunity for socialization and
community contact. The meal program
operates year-round, serving our
home-bound elderly and other seniors
in the community. In 2024 the COA’s
kitchen staf prepared 44,986 meals, a
5.6% increase over last year. These
figures include both home-delivered
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"The mission of the
Council on Aging is to
improve and enhance
quality of life for seniors
in our community, to
promote their well-being
and independence, and to
help our elders live with
dignity and security."
Meals on Wheels and community
lunches served in the COA’s dining
room. Dedicated volunteer drivers
deliver Meals on Wheels each
weekday as they provide well-being
checks and social contact for meal
recipients. Kitchen and dining room
and volunteers assist with food
preparation, serving and clean up.
Local businesses, granting agencies,
and charitable organizations,
along with many other generous
individuals in the community,
contribute regularly to help
ensure the success of this
important program.