St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS), the provider of Meals On Wheels in Hillsborough County, has achieved exemplary level Magnet Accreditation from the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA).  SJCS is the first Meals On Wheels Program in New England to achieve any level of MOWAA Magnet Accreditation.

In a letter from MOWAA President and CEO, Enid A. Borden says that SJCS, “demonstrates to families and caregivers, donors and funders that your program operates according to the highest standards for program safety, program quality and program efficiency.”  She also adds that this honor, “joins a prestigious group of Senior Nutrition Programs across America dedicated to providing quality nutrition services at the highest levels of organizational accountability.”

“To be the first Meals On Wheels organization in New England to receive this top recognition is an honor.  This would not have been possible without the support of the community and the leadership and dedication from our management team and the staff at SJCS.  I thank the entire organization, friends and volunteers for lending their support,” says SJCS Board Chairman, Kevin Halloran.  SJCS is very proud of this exceptional achievement! 

Since its founding SJCS has served more than 10.5 million meals to an elderly, disabled and often isolated population.  SJCS serves an average of 1,670 hot nutritious meals a day throughout Hillsborough County. 

If you would like to help SJCS meet this ever increasing need by making a donation online please visit www.mealsonwheelsnh.org or send a donation to us at St. Joseph Community Services, PO Box 910, Merrimack, NH, 03054.  If you would like to make a difference in an elder’s life by volunteering please visit our website or call 603/424-9967.

St. Joseph Community Services fosters independence and life enrichment for seniors and other qualified adults through nutrition, social engagement and community services.  

The Meals On Wheels Association of America, (MOWAA) is the oldest and largest national organization composed of and representing local, community-based Senior Nutrition Programs in all 50 U.S. states, as well as the U.S. Territories.  For more information about MOWAA go to www.mowaa.org