Meals on Wheels Gets National Award

East Cooper Meals on Wheels has been chosen as this years’ recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Socially-Progressive Small Business award, given by The SCORE Foundation and sponsored by the Office Depot Foundation.

East Cooper Meals on Wheels is receiving this award out of hundreds of nominees based on their successful growth and community partnerships.

“We are so proud to be recognized for our dedication and service to the East Cooper community,” said Patricia Walker, President/CEO of East Cooper Meals on Wheels. “Our continued ability to respond to the needs of homebound seniors, without charging for meals, and without operating a waiting list, is made possible by the ongoing collaboration of volunteers, businesses and community leaders.”

In the past five years, meal delivery to homebound seniors in Mount Pleasant, Cainhoy, Wando, Daniel Island, Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island has increased by 79 percent. Strategic partnerships with other local nonprofits and small businesses have influenced success in every aspect of the organization’s work, from procuring food to fundraising.

SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses, serves over 375,000 clients annually and honors their most successful clients at The SCORE Foundation’s annual award ceremony celebrating excellence on Thursday the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.

“Our clients and supporters inspire others as they proceed on their path to success,” said SCORE Foundation President Mark Dobosz says. “SCORE is honored to celebrate the people and businesses that fuel our economic prosperity and social progress.”

East Cooper Meals on Wheels will be honored for demonstrating unique vision, innovation and achievement as an Outstanding Socially-Progressive Small Business.