Department of Aging

Our Chester County Department of Aging (CCDAS) provides 18% of our organizations funding. They also have many services and information for residents age 60 and over including Apprise Medicare Counseling, Domiciliary Care, Family Caregiver Support, PACE, Ombudsman Program, Waiver Programs, Protective Services, and more.

Visit their website to access links to other information regarding Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, Adult Vaccines, Community Resources, Events, etc.

Caring for Chester County Seniors

Chester County Commissioners

Thank You to Our Commissioners

We are very thankful to our local government for their support! Each year our Chester County commissioners: Eric Roe, Josh Maxwell, and Marian Moskowit provide Meals on Wheels of Chester County with a contract to help us cover our expenses. This funding covers approximately 25% of our administrative budget.

The rest of the funding comes from foundations, grants and generous individuals around the county.

Commissioners: Eric Roe, Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz

Government Support

Partners Impacting Lives

Our government contracts come from two sources. The first is a set contract from our CC Department of Aging by way of the Chester County Commissioners. We do not receive funding per meal so when our meal program grows (more clients and more meals), we do not receive additional funding.

The second government funding comes from the state waiver program. The state of Pennsylvania selected 3 managed care organizations (MCO): Keystone First, PA Health and Wellness, and UPMC to aid Medicaid consumers with their health care, nursing home care, or in-home services (like Meals on Wheels). The consumer selects one of the 3 MCOs. They also can change their MCO at any time.

If your case manager has determined you qualify for waiver and you require Meals on Wheels, the MCO you selected will pay for your meals. For you, as a waiver consumer, your meals are free. For us, it means your insurance will reimburse us for the cost of your meals.

Clients Who Qualify for Medicare/Medicaid

If you are elderly, disabled, or qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare and live in Pennsylvania, Community HealthChoices will help improve your health, safety, and wellness by coordinating Health Care, Behavioral Health Care, and Long Term Services & Supports.

Find out more about Pennsylvania MCOs

Foundations and Grants

Meals on Wheels of Chester County submits grant requests annually to a variety of local foundations. We depend on our generous partners who share our mission of fighting hunger and food insecurity in the county.

Contributions

We mail an annual fundraising letter to individuals and businesses in the community who have expressed an interest in supporting those less fortunate and in need of food.

According to the 2025 Census, there are 557,116 Chester County residents and 19.8% are 65 years and older. MOW anticipates that this statistic will continue to rise. MOWCC is looking for ways to respond to the expected increase in the client base and how to meet the increasing financial needs.

In-Kind

In-kind refers to services provided other than money. In our case, this refers to the many hours our volunteers give in delivering meals to our clients. If it were not for our volunteers, we would have to hire someone to deliver meals. That cost is our "in-kind" expense.

Department of Aging

Chester County Commissioners

Thank You to Our Commissioners

Government Support

Partners Impacting Lives

Clients Who Qualify for Medicare/Medicaid

Foundations and Grants

Contributions

In-Kind

Statistics for Fiscal year 2025-2026

Our Impact

Volunteers

Our Team

Board of Directors

Meals Served to Those Over 60

Total Meals Delivered

People Helped

People Over Age 60 Served

Support & Donations

Food Cost

Client Payments

Volunteer Impact Highlights

Volunteer Hours

Miles Driven to Deliver Meals

Video at Chester County Courthouse