$1,700 raised by 5 donors
9% complete
$20,000 Goal
Wise County Committee on Aging, Inc. (Meals on Wheels Wise County TX) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to nourishing the bodies and spirits of over 125 homebound seniors throughout Wise County. Each weekday, we deliver hot, nutritious meals—along with a warm smile and a safety check—to seniors who can no longer cook for themselves and who may have no one else to care for them.
For many of our clients, the friendly face of a volunteer driver may be the only human connection they experience that day. It’s not just about meals—it’s about dignity, independence, and community.
As the senior population continues to grow, so does the need. We’re adding new clients every month—and with that, the need for support increases. In addition to meals, we also:
Provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, and pharmacies
Offer helpful health and nutrition information in a monthly newsletter
Connect seniors with local services and help them stay informed with copies of the local newspaper
The Wise County Committee on Aging is committed to enhancing the quality of life for older adults by providing nutritious meals, compassionate daily contact, transportation, and vital community connections—empowering seniors to live independently and with dignity in their own homes.
We are in desperate need of a permanent home for our program. Currently, our kitchen operates out of an old elementary school in Chico, while our main office and food distribution hub are located in Decatur. We don’t have a facility where we can serve daily congregate meals under our own roof. We’re dreaming of a single space where we can cook, serve, coordinate, and bring the community together.
As fall and winter approach, our expenses rise and donations tend to drop. This is also when delays in federal funding hit us the hardest. Yet the need doesn’t pause—seniors still need to eat, to connect, and to feel cared for.
We rely on an incredible network of volunteers to keep our wheels turning—quite literally. Without them, we simply couldn’t reach as many people as we do.
This NTX Giving Day, please help us continue to serve the most vulnerable members of our community.Your support provides more than a meal. It delivers hope, independence, and the reassurance that no one is forgotten.
Our greatest need right now is truly a new consolidated facility where we can cook our meals, serve congregate meals on a daily basis and have both our administrative staff and our kitchen staff in one location, along with all of our vehicles. Currently we have our kitchen in an old elementary school building in Chico and our Main office and food distribution center is in Decatur. We do not have our own site to serve congregate meals on a daily basis and have to rely on others to open up their facilities for that.
During the fall and winter, our expenses are higher and donations are lower. This is when our new contract for federal grants starts and over the last 3 years, the funding for the new contracts is very slow to start.
We rely heavily on volunteers to deliver food to all of our client's in the county, and without them we would not be able to feed as many seniors as we do.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Wise County Committee on Aging (WCCA) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Wise County Committee on Aging (WCCA) is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Organization name
Wise County Committee on Aging
Causes
Seniors
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Wise
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Address
P O Box 903 300 N Trinity Suite A