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This is March for Meals month! February-10-2012

March For Meals is an annual campaign designed to raise awareness of senior hunger and to encourage action at the local level. Senior Nutrition Programs across the United States promote March For Meals in their communities through public events, partnerships with local businesses, volunteer recruitment efforts and fundraising initiatives.

January 31st, Denison, TX – Linda Jay of Meals on Wheels of Texoma (MOWOT) has earned a certificate in Senior Nutrition from the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) through the Walmart Foundation Institute for Senior Nutrition Education. The certificate affirms the commitment by Linda Jay and Meals on Wheels of Texoma to stay on the cutting edge of senior nutrition information and up to date on the most effective ways to serve the area’s homebound seniors.

Sponsored by the Walmart Foundation, the Institute is a series of five courses that cover critical skills of nutrition program operations. The Institute provides an overview of essential nutrition program functions which include food delivery systems design, business planning, menu development and principals of client screening and assessment. “I want to thank the Walmart Foundation for investing in our community. The curriculum presented in the Institute provided me with the information I need to be an even better leader in the fight against senior hunger in our community,” said Linda Jay, Operations Manager for MOWOT.

“The Walmart Foundation has shown an unprecedented commitment to the fight against senior hunger by making a $5 million donation to support senior nutrition education. The scholarship which was awarded to Linda Jay in recognition of her accomplishments here in Texoma made it possible for her to attend this incredible educational opportunity, ” said Greg Pittman, Executive Director of MOWOT. “Professional development and continuing education play a key role in the fight against senior hunger. We have to find better, smarter ways to produce meals which are healthy, tasty, and economical. Thanks to the Senior Nutrition Institute, we have the knowledge we need to succeed.”

About Meals on Wheels of Texoma
Meals on Wheels of Texoma has been serving the nutritional and emotional needs of local senior citizens and disabled persons since 1980. Over 370,000 meals were served last year to MOWOT clients, who represent one of the most vulnerable segments of our society. Through their activities, MOWOT addresses the disease that is senior hunger. To learn more about MOWOT, visit www.mealsonwheelstexoma.org

About Meals on Wheels Association of America
The Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the oldest and largest national organization in the Unites States representing those programs that provide meals to people in need. To obtain more information about MOWAA or to locate a local Meals on Wheels program, visit the MOWAA website at www.mowaa.org

About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support initiatives that are helping people live better around the globe. In May 2010, Walmart and its Foundation made a historic pledge of $2 billion through 2015 to fight hunger in the U.S. The Walmart Foundation also supports education, workforce development, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness initiatives. To learn more, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.