Walk for Meals on Wheels
and Other Senior Services
In 1997, Council on
Aging of Volusia County established an annual fundraiser, Walk for Meals on Wheels, to support nutrition services; over the years
it has been expanded to include other grant funded services.
Donors' Gifts Made a Profound Difference in the Lives of Seniors last year by Providing . .
300,000 Meals to Meals on Wheels homebound
and congregate dining seniors
Socialization, recreation and educational opportunities at eight Congregate Dining Sites and five
Senior Centers Monday through Friday
32,000 hours of Personal Care
17,000 hours of Respite to Caregivers at eight Respite
Centers throughout the County
And Much More
Venue options include three Walks:
Daytona Beach, Downtown
DeLand, Earl Brown Park
New Smyrna Beach, Brannon Center
Council on Aging
Fundraisers
386.253.4700, Ext 206
888.252.6110 Toll Free
Proudly Serving Seniors
Since 1967
The WALKs themselves are short in nature, more like a parade of supporters to give a face to the mission of the Council on Aging. We walk to make known that our elderly population is an important part of our communities and that for those who need some help to remain self-sufficient, we’re here to provide the services. The WALKs are our fundraising events that enable us to draw down the matching State and Federal funds that sustain the delivery of these services.
Measuring Success
2010 Walk Fundraiser
It was a whirlwind of celebrations. With three “WALK”s all happening within twenty four hours of each other; we were breathless but very happy.
From the attendance of Mayor Barringer at the New Smyrna Beach Walk and Mayor Apgar, Grand Marshall at the DeLand Walk, to our delightful ever-present Frank Heckman at our Daytona Beach Walk; we were well represented in major public figures. We had great entertainers volunteering at each event and wonderful picnic donations, especially the Knights of Columbus in New Smyrna Beach again preparing lunch for all in their 10th year. And, of course our participants, young, old and in between, canine and feline…we had it all, and lucky us. Thank you all!
Carol Thomas
Special Events Director
Sponsorship Opportunities
You are invited to join our many community oriented supporters as a sponsor of the Council on
Aging's Annual Fundraisers.