What they call their work
What they do
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Fundraising through Annual Golf TournamentHosts an annual charity golf tournament, the "Take a Swing at Hunger Golf Classic," at the Powelton Club to raise funds for meal delivery services, generating between $16,000 and $22,000 annually from 2022 to 2025.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Home-Delivered Meal ServicePrepares and delivers hot, nutritious meals to homebound individuals in Newburgh and New Windsor who are unable to cook for themselves due to age, illness, injury, or disability. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday during lunch hours, with each route serving 10 to 12 clients, and optional frozen meals available for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer Meal Preparation SupportEngages volunteers in weekday morning shifts to assist cooks with meal preparation in the kitchen as part of the organization’s meal delivery operations.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER VERDIN | DIRECTOR | 25 | $32K |
| ROBIN BELLO | VP (RETIRED DIRECTOR) | 20 | $7K |
- ANTHONY FERN — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLE MCDERMOTT — PRESIDENT
- DARLENE PRICE — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID RIDER — BOARD MEMBER
- FAITH CANFIELD — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES CORSETTI — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN DELESSIO — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH DIRAGO — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH RONES — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA LEWIS-BURGER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARTIN SHEFFIELD — BOARD MEMBER
- MONA SODANO — BOARD MEMBER
- PHILIP LAWRY — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD MAYFIELD — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD TRUOCCHIO — BOARD MEMBER
- SHEILA LEASE — SECRETARY
- THOMAS ROCKAFELLOW — TREASURER
- WILBUR HIGGINS — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Giordano Industrial Funder — Platinum “Ace” Sponsor of the 2025 "Take a Swing at Hunger Golf Classic."
- GiveGab Government — Platform used for processing online donations
- Jenn Partner — Featured volunteer or staff member associated with Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh, highlighted on Facebook.
- Kaplan Family Foundation Funder — Platinum “Ace” Sponsor of the 2025 "Take a Swing at Hunger Golf Classic."
- Managed Long Term Care Insurance Plans Government — Participates in managed long term care insurance plans to cover meal costs for eligible participants.
- Meals on Wheels America Network — Member of national organization representing meal service providers.
- OneEach Technologies Partner — Web development partner responsible for building and maintaining the organization's website.
- OneEach Technologies Partner — Website development and technology services provider
- Powelton Club Partner — Host venue for the annual "Take a Swing at Hunger Golf Classic" charity tournament.
- Powelton Club Partner — Host venue for the annual charity golf tournament "Take a Swing at Hunger."
- Powelton Club Partner — Hosted the organization's volunteer appreciation luncheon.
- managed long term care insurance programs Government — Participates in managed long term care insurance programs to support meal funding.
How they approach the work
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- Companion Meal Deliverymethodology: companion_meal_deliveryBy combining meal delivery with regular social contact from volunteers, we reduce isolation and support emotional well-being among homebound individuals because social interaction is a critical component of holistic health and engagement.
- Home-Delivered Meals for Independence and Dignitymethodology: home_based_careBy delivering meals directly to individuals' homes, we support nutrition, independence, and personal dignity for elderly and disabled populations because maintaining autonomy in familiar environments improves quality of life and reduces institutionalization.
- Sliding-Scale Access Modelmethodology: sliding_scale_feeBy using a sliding-scale fee model alongside insurance participation and donor support, we ensure access to nutritious meals regardless of ability to pay because financial barriers are removed while maintaining dignity through equitable service provision.