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DUNKIRK-FREDONIA MEALS ON WHEELS INC
FREDONIA, NY · EIN 161188087 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · dfmealsonwheels.org
revenue
$293K
expenses
$317K
net assets
$244K
employees
5
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE BALANCED NUTRITIOUS DIETS FOR ELDERLY, SICK AND DISABLED PERSONS, AND OTHERS WHO CANNOT OBTAIN OR PREPARE THEIR OWN MEALS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious, home-delivered meals to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from illness in Northern Chautauqua County, NY. In addition to food, the program provides daily safety checks and social connection through volunteer visits. Services are available on a short-term or ongoing basis, with meals designed to support health and independence.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Emergency Meal Bag Program
Distributes non-perishable emergency food bags each fall to ensure clients remain nourished during weather-related delivery interruptions
Home-Delivered Meal Service
Provides daily delivery of nutritious, diabetic-friendly meals to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities; includes safety checks and social contact
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 3 activities
    • Home-delivered meal service for seniors and disabled individuals
      Provides home-delivered, nutritious meals to older adults and individuals who are unable to prepare food for themselves, supporting both short-term recovery and ongoing needs. The program serves clients in the Dunkirk-Fredonia area on a regular weekday morning schedule.
    • SNAP benefits integration for meal program accessibility
      Accepts SNAP benefits as payment for home-delivered meals, increasing access to nutritious meals for eligible individuals and reducing financial barriers to participation.
    • Wellness and safety checks during meal delivery
      Conducts daily wellness and safety checks during meal deliveries to ensure clients are safe, supported, and connected to necessary services. These checks are integrated into regular delivery routes.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Emergency food provision during weather-related service interruptions
      Distributes emergency bags containing non-perishable food items each fall to clients to ensure nutrition continuity during weather-related disruptions to regular meal delivery services.
    • Social support and human connection through volunteer visits
      Provides daily social connection and emotional support through volunteer meal delivery visits, promoting client dignity, independence, and emotional well-being.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$293K
Contributions & grants$68K23%
Program service revenue$212K73%
Investment income$13K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$317K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$147K
Grants paid out$67K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$279K
Cash$253K
Investments$0
Liabilities$35K
Net assets$244K
Liquid reserves9.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • DENISE GRIGGS — BOARD MEMBER
  • DONNA METZGER — BOARD MEMBER
  • KERRY ASKIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • LENORE FIEBELKORN — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICH GOODMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • RYAN WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
  • TIMOTHY EADES — BOARD MEMBER
  • ZOE MILLIMAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Office for Aging Services (via NY Connects) Government — Collaborates on outreach, client intake, and needs assessment for the Meals on Wheels program.
  • UPMC Hospital in Jamestown Partner — Supplies diabetic-friendly, nutritionally balanced meals for the home-delivered meal program.
  • local community programs Partner — Collaborates with local community programs to deliver meals and services to seniors.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Integrated Social Support and Wellness Checks
    methodology: holistic_wellness
    By combining meal delivery with regular wellness checks and human connection, we enhance safety, emotional well-being, and dignity for isolated and homebound individuals, because sustained health depends not only on nutrition but also on social connection and personal security.
  • Medically Tailored Meals for Chronic Disease Management
    methodology: food_is_medicine
    By delivering nutritionally balanced, clinically appropriate meals through a hospital-partnered kitchen, we improve health outcomes for individuals with chronic diseases, because proper nutrition is a critical component of medical treatment and disease management.