About Us

Mission:

The mission of Pasco County Elderly Nutrition/Meals on Wheels is to provide essential quality services and to promote social, physical, and emotional well being; as well as to encourage maximum independence and enhance the quality of life of elders in our communities.

Vision:

The vision for Pasco County Elderly Nutrition/Meals on Wheels will be recognized as one of the nation's premier providers of elder services, programs, and activities by anticipating the expectations of our numerous stakeholders through the efforts of trained, enthusiastic, and dedicated staff directed and guided by shared values.

Values:

• Elders Come First
• Compassion for Elders
• Prevent Early Institutionalization
• Treat Elders with Dignity and Respect
• Empower Elders
• Responsiveness
• Integrity
• High Work Ethic
• Competent Employees
• Positive Reinforcement
• Safety in the Workplace
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Confidentiality
• Professionalism
• Positive Attitudes
• Innovation
• Goal Oriented
• Honest Communication
• Effective Work Planning
• Creativity
• Trustworthy
• Cost Effectiveness
• Accountability
• Qualified & Trained Staff
• Team Building

Declaration of Objectives

The Pasco County Elderly Nutrition Program/Meals on Wheels embraces the following Declaration of Objectives for Older Americans as passed by Congress in 1965.

The Congress hereby finds and declares that, in keeping with the traditional American concept of the inherent dignity of the individual in our democratic society, the older people of our Nation are entitled to, and it is the joint and several duty and responsibility of the governments of the United States, of the several States and their political subdivisions, and of Indian tribes to assist our older people to secure equal opportunity to the full and free enjoyment of the following objectives:

An adequate income in retirement in accordance with the American standard of living. The best possible physical and mental health which science can make available and without regard to economic status. Obtaining and maintaining suitable housing, independently selected, designed and located with reference to special needs and available at costs which older citizens can afford. Full restorative services for those who require institutional care, and a comprehensive array of community-based, long-term care services adequate to appropriately sustain older people in their communities and in their homes, including support to family members and other persons providing voluntary care to older individuals needing long-term care services. Opportunity for employment with no discriminatory personnel practices because of age. Retirement in health, honor, dignity -  after years of contribution to the economy. Participating in and contributing to meaningful activity within the widest range of civic, cultural, educational and training and recreational opportunities. Efficient community services, including access to low cost transportation, which provide a choice in supported living arrangements and social assistance in a coordinated manner and which are readily available when needed, with emphasis on maintaining a continuum of care for vulnerable older individuals. Immediate benefit from proven research knowledge which can sustain and improve health and happiness. Freedom, independence, and the free exercise of individual initiative in planning and managing their own lives, full participation in the planning and operation of community based services and programs provided for their benefit, and protection against abuse, neglect, and exploitation.