Fundraising
How much does it cost to adopt a senior?
$110 / month
What type of coffee is made every morning?
Folgers Classic
What is the official name of the company?
Western South Dakota Senior Services Inc. dba. Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota
$5
How many communities do we serve?
39 Communities
What is the Full Plate Club?
Our monthly giving program.
Which office members drive a Subaru?
Cara, Carolyn, Shelly, and Cheree.
What does M.E.A.L.S. Program stand for?
NOTHING!
On average, how many meals does the Rapid City kitchen cook everyday?
900-1200
Who is the temporary Executive Director of Minneluzahan Senior Center?
How much money did we raise in FY 2026?
$1.23M
Which staff member was born a twin?
Cheree
What year were the SD Article of Incorporation signed, making us an official nonprofit?
1981
How many meals did we serve in 2025?
338,000+
Who is the CEO of Meals on Wheels America?
The queen, Ellie Hollander
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What employee has been with the program the longest? (30+ Years)
Penny Nash
What are MOWWSD's top 3 largest serving sites?
1. Rapid City
2. Hot Springs
3. Northern Hills
We receive a flat rate for each meal we serve to a resident 60 or older. Under which title do we receive this funding?
Title 3C of the Older Americans Act
Who is our Board President?
Brent Siekman
Who are the two creators of the nonprofit storytelling conference?
Chris Davenport and Josh Alcorn.
How many fish are there in The fish tank?
10 (6 smalls, 2 uglies, 1 sucker, 1 algae eater)
Where was our first MEALS Program?
Under the state contract, what is our current meal reimbursement rate?
$5.23
What is George's dog's full name?
Jimmy Buffet XO Oodles