Strafford Nutrition and Meals on Wheels

Strafford Nutrition & Meals on Wheels' mission is to promote the well-being of the elderly and disabled adults of Strafford County by providing services to foster independence in their own home and to prevent or delay the need for institutional care. Through the provision of hot nutritious meals in home or community settings, daily safety checks, nutrition education, and nutritional assessments SNMOW will promote physical and emotional health, protect their quality of life, and aide in the social and economic needs of the elderly and disabled. In the 1960's, Congress created the Older American Act (OAA) to provide funding to help seniors maintain maximum independence and quality of life as they age. With this goal in mind, Strafford Nutrition Meals on Wheels was created and has been operating in Strafford County since 1973. For many years SNMOW was administrated under the Somersworth Housing Authority, but in 2014 SNMOW became an independent 501C3 nonprofit agency. Today, Strafford Nutrition Meals on Wheels (SNMOW) is dedicated to the health and well-being of Strafford County's older and disabled adult populations. With over 50 years in operation, we pride ourselves in our commitment to a person-centered approach. From intake on, we take care to work with each individual's specific needs, tailoring our plan to each individual.

Our meals are much more than just a meal. Our drivers are often the only person some of our participants see throughout the week. They deliver a hot meal, but also symbolize safety for many of our participants, as they know somebody will be coming to check in on them. When an individual does not answer the door, we follow necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being before moving on. In addition to security, our drivers provide our participants with the feeling of connection and companionship. While our visits may be short, many of our drivers have formed very special bonds with those they deliver to, a vital step in breaking down the feeling of loneliness they may otherwise feel.