Committed staff drivers who are responsible for the bulk of meal deliveries to MIFA clients in and around Memphis. Sometimes they are the only face the person receiving a meal sees all day.
"This recognition proves that the hard work of our teachers, staff, students, and families is paying off,” says Board Member Tamarques Porter.
"Tennessee continues to be a place where we can grow our economy and protect our natural resources at the same time," says Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers.
“It was truly inspiring to see so many Memphians lend their talents and time over a weekend to help solve pressing civic challenges," says Jessica Lotz, Executive Director at Innovate Memphis.
Partnerships with Regional One Health, UnitedHealthcare, and a local federally qualified health center enable MIFA to increase the reach of its longstanding Meals-on-Wheels program. The collaborations tap MIFA’s expertise while freeing its partners to pursue their own strengths in caring for the people they serve.
MIFA not only provides food it also provides nourishment to seniors who are hungry for connection. With tablets that connect to the internet folks have the ability to connect with their families via video chats and attend virtual church services. Today, MIFA has 100 tablets running different programs.
Here's a look at the collaborative work that ensures meals are delivered in a timely manner as MIFA runs food service to homes Monday through Wednesday and to 14 area congregate sites Monday through Friday.
This week, we learn more about the implementation partners that will help carry out the on-the-ground work of the More for Memphis plan.
“Donations like this help us to expand the types of programming we have in our centers,” says Nick Walker, City of Memphis Parks Director.
“The ABC grant is an ideal entry point for nonprofits to understand our approach to funding and to begin developing a deeper and long-lasting partnership,” says Elizabeth Rouse, President and CEO of ARTSmemphis.
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