Sara Carnahan signs people up for Midland Care Meals on Wheels. Sara has had various roles in health care and now assesses candidates for service. Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious meals to housebound seniors in Shawnee, Jefferson and Douglas Counties. Program goals include keeping people independent in their homes, avoiding hospitalization, managing chronic health issues and checking on safety. Isolation for seniors is a serious problem and meal delivery provides an opportunity for a welfare and safety check. Eligibility is primarily for people 60 years of age who cannot leave the home unassisted. The program is funded by government sources, client contributions, fund raisers, grants and contributions. Meals are also served at twelve dining centers for seniors most in need of a nutritious meal. Some 39,507 meals were served in 2024. Lawrence Meals on Wheels is a separate organization that provides specialty diets and both organizations work together to serve seniors in need.
