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Meals On Wheels Delaware Announces Fourth Annual “Sip & Savor” Fundraiser
Kent County’s popular end of summer party is presented by Dover Federal Credit Union, in support of Delaware homebound seniors

June 14, 2017- Meals On Wheels Delaware is thrilled to announce Dover Federal Credit Union is returning as Presenting Sponsor of Sip & Savor, Kent County’s End of Summer Party.
Sip & Savor will take place Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the Wild Quail Golf & Country Club located in Camden Wyoming, Delaware from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  In keeping with the Summer Party theme the event has a casual party atmosphere. There will be great food provided by Kent County Restaurants, a beer garden, a Wine Wall and Photo Booth, DJ from Authentic Entertainment to get the dancing started, as well as a live and silent auction.  All proceeds benefit homebound seniors and provide essential funding for the Meals On Wheels programs provided by the Modern Maturity Center, CHEER, City Fare, Meals On Wheels Lewes Rehoboth and Newark Senior Center.

Deb Jewell, Director of Marketing for Dover Federal Credit Union said, “Dover Federal Credit Union is committed to supporting the needs within the communities we serve and fulfilling our philosophy of people helping people. It’s an honor to partner with Meals On Wheels DE, which helps ensure meals reach both our members as well as their loved ones.”

Guests will enjoy tastings by local favorites. Participating restaurants include: Bonz Restaurant & Lounge, Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company, Hungry Spork, Maple Dale Country Club, Texas Roadhouse, Wild Quail Golf & Country Club, Roma Italian Ristorante/Sul Tempo Cocktail Lounge, The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille, Abbott’s Grill and La Baguette Bakery and Catering. For an up to date listing of restaurants and supporters, check out the event details at www.mealsonwheelsde.org or on our Sip & Savor event Facebook page.

Wild Quail Country Club is also returning as the host sponsor of the event. Wild Quail has a beautiful 20,000 sq. foot clubhouse built in 1990. It is a fully-equipped, spacious, indoor and outdoor venue with expansive views of their golf course.

Join our Presenting Sponsor - Dover Federal Credit Union along with these other committed 2017 sponsors, Media Sponsor Delaware State News, Authentic Entertainment, Bayard Pharmacy, Bayhealth Medical Center, Bayhealth Neurosurgery, Burke Dermatology, Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, Delaware Electric Cooperative, Delaware Today, Del-One Federal Credit Union, Dover Rent-All Tents and Events, Eagle Group, Family Dental Associates, Faw Casson & Co., LLP, First State CPAs LLC, Carolyn Fredricks, Rich & Dottie Harper, Jim & Kathleen Hawkins, Home Instead Senior Care, Horty & Horty, PA., iHeartMedia, Law Offices of Schmittinger & Rodrigues, P.A., Milford Live, New Penn Financial, Pfister Insurance Inc., Poores Propane, Procter & Gamble Dover Wipes Plant, Sam’s Club Dover, Sir Speedy of Newark, The Upper Cut Salon, WBOC, Wild Quail Country Club and Yencer Builders Inc. Sponsorship opportunities for the event are still available. Additional event information can be found online at www.mealsonwheelsde.org/sip-savor or on https://www.facebook.com/events/297342577349161 our Sip & Savor event Facebook page or by phone, 302-656-6451.

All funds raised at Sip & Savor will help to ensure that no senior is put on a meal waiting list. The community support established through event sponsorship, ticket purchases, auction donations, and volunteer efforts helps guarantee every Delaware senior is able to receive a hot, nutritious meal and can rely on a friendly volunteer to deliver nourishment to their home each weekday.

Community members Candice C. Fifer, LCSW and Meghan Clapp Garrison, Sales Manager of Dover Rent-All Tents and Events are co-chairs this year. Candice states, “My involvement with the Sip & Savor committee has opened my eyes to the growing need of programs like Meals On Wheels. Understanding that the Meals On Wheels Volunteers are sometimes the only face these seniors could see in a day, gives me a greater understanding that this program is about more than just a meal." Meghan says, "I have volunteered on the various fundraising event committees for Meals On Wheels Delaware, for a number of years, and my involvement has brought awareness of the ongoing need for this service in our community. The program helps our local senior citizens to not only receive a healthy meal, but also have a happier and better quality of life! The annual fundraising events Meals On Wheels Delaware hosts throughout the year, such as Sip & Savor, help to not only raise community awareness but also raise the funds needed to make all of this possible! It is very gratifying to know that my participation and sponsorship is making a difference!"

Entry to Sip & Savor is $85 per person until September 1st, and $100 afterwards - tickets are available online. Meals on Wheels Delaware is once again offering a “Special Group Rate” ticket for groups of six or more for $70 per person. The special group rate tickets can only be purchased online. To purchase tickets, please visit www.mealsonwheelsde.org/sip-savor.  

About Meals On Wheels
The mission of Meals On Wheels Delaware is to ensure - through the provision of financial and human resources - that every eligible senior in the State of Delaware receives a hot, nutritious meal in their home.  
A nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, Meals On Wheels Delaware is a public/ private partnership between the federal government, the State of Delaware, five meal-providing agencies and thousands of volunteers from corporations, civic, religious and community groups. Additional financial and volunteer resources are made available for agency providers, to ensure that no senior in Delaware is on a waiting list for a hot meal delivered to their home.  

Last year, Meals On Wheels volunteers delivered over 727,000 hot, nutritious meals to over 4,000 homebound seniors statewide, along with a gift of health, independence and companionship.

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