Mission Statement:
Strafford Nutrition & Meals on Wheels’ mission is to promote the well-being of the elderly and disabled adults of Strafford County by providing services to foster independence in their own home and to prevent or delay the need for institutional care. Through the provision of hot, nutritious meals in home or community settings, daily safety checks, nutrition education and nutritional assessments, SNMOW will promote physical and emotional health, protect their quality of life, and aide in the social and economic needs of the elderly and disabled.
Top Funding Sources:
Most of our meals are partially funded through New Hampshire’s Bureau of Adult and Aging Services. However, additional funding is needed to pay for the remainder of the meals and for the meals not funded through NH BAAS. Top sources include:
• Strafford County
• The 13 individual towns within
Strafford County
• Granite United Way
• NH Charitable Foundation
• Eventide Foundation
• Other Foundation Grants
• Individual and Corporate Donors
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1973
EMPLOYEES: 29
ANNUAL REVENUE: $1,417,370
Service Locations:
Serving all of Strafford County via home delivery. Dining halls located in Somersworth, Rochester and Dover.
Contact:
Katy Cordova-Brooks
Executive Director
25 Bartlett Ave., Suite A
Somersworth, NH 03878
603-692-4211
ExecutiveDirector@snmow.org
www.straffordmealsonwheels.org
Strafford Nutrition & Meals on Wheels (SNMOW) is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of Strafford County’s older and disabled adult populations. With over 50 years in operation, we pride ourselves in our commitment to a person-centered approach. From intake on, we take care to work with each individual’s specific needs, tailoring our plan to each individual.
Our meals are so much more than just a meal. Our drivers are often the only person some of our participants see throughout the week. They deliver a hot meal, but also symbolize safety for many of our participants, as they know somebody will be coming to check in on them.
Our goal for 2026 is simple: We will be able to continue providing hot, nutritious meals to each qualified individual who requests our services, without having to implement a waiting list and without having to compromise quantity or quality of service.
SNMOW participates in NH Gives and is honored to be a partner of Lilac Club Casino. Event dates can be found on our website or social media platforms. SNMOW also runs an Annual Campaign each November through direct mail.
Giving Opportunities:
There are many ways to give to SNMOW to support Strafford County’s older and disabled adult populations.
Donations can be made online at straffordmealsonwheels.org/make-a-donation. You can sign up for recurring donations to strengthen your impact. Donations can also be made via cash or check and sent to our administrative office (see contact info).
If cash donations are not possible, you can also donate in-kind items for our annual Santa for Seniors program, which provides gifts and essentials to our participants who don’t have much family or friends nearby to celebrate the holidays with.
SNMOW always welcomes new volunteers. Volunteers can volunteer their time in any of our three dining facilities located at Somersworth, Rochester and Dover, assisting with daily activities such as serving food, cleaning up after all food is served, and dining and socializing with our participants.
Interested individuals may also be able to utilize their skills in our administrative office. Tasks are dependent on the individual and the current needs of the agency.
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Charitable Giving GuideThis profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2026 Charitable Giving Guide.
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Strafford Nutrition & Meals on Wheels’ mission is to promote the well-being of the elderly and disabled adults of Strafford County by providing services to foster independence in their own home and to prevent or delay the need for institutional care.
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