Thank You for Supporting the Subaru Share the Love Event Blizzard Bag Food Drive!
Your participation enabled us to have food collection containers far and wide across Lake County. Thousands of food items were collected and assembled into 180 Blizzard Bags, a 2-3 day supply of shelf-stable food to be used in case of an emergency that prevents the Lake County Council on Aging (LCCoA) from delivering Meals on Wheels. This is a record number of Blizzard Bags, and for the first time, we met our goal of including a jar of peanut butter in every Blizzard Bag!
This achievement would not have been possible without your participation in this community effort to help seniors. Your support of seniors and the Subaru Share the Love Event Blizzard Bag Food Drive is deeply appreciated!
About Meals on Wheels and Subaru
Meals on Wheels operates in virtually every community in America through a network of more than 5,000 independently run local programs. Each program is committed to supporting their senior neighbors to live healthier and more nourished lives in their own homes.
Giving back has always been part of the Subaru culture. To mark its 50th year in the U.S., Subaru of America donated 50 specially wrapped 2018 Outback vehicles to Meals on Wheels programs across the country for the delivery of meals to seniors in need.
Thanks to the Subaru Share the Love® Event, Meals on Wheels has delivered more than 4.6 million meals and friendly visits to seniors facing hunger and isolation. Since 2008, Subaru and its retailers have donated an astonishing $32 million to Meals on Wheels programs.
About the Lake County Council on Aging
The Lake County Council on Aging (LCCoA) offers programs for individuals aged 60 and over, including Information and Referral, Social Work Services, Meals on Wheels, In-Home Safety, Homemaker Services, and much more. Our nonprofit agency also serves as an Aging and Disability Resource Center, supporting individuals with disabilities aged 18 and over.
Who We Are
The Lake County Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of older adults, people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. We provide a range of community-based services that enhance quality of life, promote choice, and help people remain in their homes for as long as possible.
Since 1972, we have remained committed to our mission, vision, and values, establishing ourselves as Lake County’s most trusted resource for older adults.
Our Mission
The Council on Aging provides aging adults and their support systems with services and opportunities that enable them to achieve an optimal, self-defined quality of life.
Vision
The vision of the Council on Aging is to be recognized by the community as its most valuable resource for aging adults and their support system. In conjunction with community partners, the Lake County Council on Aging provides the highest level of education, advocacy, services, and support.
Values
- Be fair, honest, and impartial
- Honor privacy and self-determination
- Respect diversity, individuality, and community
- Embrace all aspects of aging
Funding
The Lake County Council on Aging is funded by the Lake County Senior Services Levy, the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging through the Older Americans Act, the United Way of Lake County, various grants, client donations, and community contributions.
