Invest in Meals on Wheels Durham's Future
At Meals on Wheels Durham, we do more than deliver meals—we deliver connection, dignity, and care to our neighbors. When you partner with us, you are directly funding vital senior services and showing our city that no older adult should ever be left hungry or forgotten.
From backing our daily delivery routes to celebrating at our signature fundraising events, we offer rewarding philanthropy opportunities that align perfectly with your values. Explore oursponsorship packages below to find the perfect fit for you.
Sometimes, the biggest impact is personal. By choosing to fund a senior, you are raising your hand to stand beside a specific neighbor in our community, making sure they are cared for and looked after all year long.
The Cost
- Full Year: $2,640
- Half Year: $1,320
The Impact
Sponsoring a full year funds 240 weekday meals and safety checks for one senior, giving them complete peace of mind. A half year funds 120 meals.
Perks & Recognition
Recognition on the Meals on Wheels Durham website and annual report, social media and email recognition, as well as:
- Personalized, non-identifying impact update about the services provided
- “You Helped Sustain a Senior” recognition certificate
- Opportunity to participate in a kitchen tour or delivery route
- Annual update showing meals and wellness checks funded
Our routes are the engine of our mission, mapping out daily pathways of care across Durham County. Sponsoring a route keeps our volunteer drivers moving forward, ensuring a whole neighborhood of seniors gets their daily check-in.
The Cost
- Full Year: $30,000
- Half Year: $15,000
The Impact
Funding a full year secures 2,727 hot meals for an entire delivery route. Sponsoring a half year funds 1,363 meals.
Perks & Recognition
Recognition on the Meals on Wheels Durham website and annual report, social media and email recognition, as well as:
- Named as a Route Sponsor
- Opportunity for employees to participate in a group delivery day
- Route impact update showing meals and wellness checks funded
- Optional photo with delivery volunteers or vehicles
Our seniors have access to receive a bag full of shelf-stable grocery items every single month. These bags are a lifeline, ensuring our neighbors always have easy, nutritious food within reach in their pantry—especially during unexpected inclement weather when our drivers can't safely hit the road.
The Cost
- Three Months: $3,000
- One Month: $1,000
The Impact
Three months of support funds 150 shelf-stable bags of groceries. One month funds 50 bags.
Perks & Recognition
Recognition on the Meals on Wheels Durham website and annual report, social media and email recognition, as well as:
- Employee packing or assembly volunteer opportunity
- Recognition during a shelf-stable bag packing initiative
- Photos and impact totals for internal company communications
- Opportunity to include an approved company message or card in packed bags, when appropriate
No senior should have to wait for nutrition. While we work hard to transition seniors off our waitlist and onto daily routes, our Bridge Pantry Program steps in to fill the gap. Once a month, we deliver a bountiful box of fresh, crisp, local produce straight to 100 of our waitlisted neighbors.
The Cost
- Three Months: $7,500
- One Month: $2,500
The Impact
Three months of support funds 300 fresh produce boxes delivered directly to waitlisted seniors. One month funds 100 boxes.
Perks & Recognition
Recognition on the Meals on Wheels Durham website and annual report, social media and email recognition, as well as:
- Employee produce-box distribution opportunity
- Recognition connected to the produce program
- Impact update showing the number of boxes and households supported
- Photo opportunity during a produce distribution day
We started our Pet Program after learning that some of our homebound seniors were sharing their own meals with their beloved pets. To make sure both our seniors and their furry companions stay happy and healthy, we step in with pet food and care. Pets are a true lifeline when it comes to fighting social isolation, and this program ensures no neighbor ever has to choose between their own dinner and taking care of their pet.
The Cost
- One Month of Pet Food: $2,000
- Mobile Veterinary Visits: $1,000
The Impact
Sponsoring pet food funds one full month of nutritious food for 70 companion animals. Sponsoring vet visits funds 8 to 10 mobile veterinary exams and treatments right in our clients' homes.
Perks & Recognition
Recognition on the Meals on Wheels Durham website and annual report, social media and email recognition, as well as:
- Named as a Pet Program Sponsor
- Volunteer opportunity to assemble pet-food deliveries
- Social media feature connecting the sponsor to the role pets play in reducing isolation
- Impact update showing pets and older adults supported
More than a Meal Fall Fundraiser
Thursday October 22, 2026 - The Rickhouse Durham
Meet the people behind the wheels—and the meals.
Meals on Wheels Durham is bringing our community together for our first-ever fall fundraiser — and everyone has a seat at the table.
Guests will enjoy dinner, a raffle, and interactive activities, with a special opportunity to go behind the scenes through guided kitchen tours that show how meals are prepared and delivered each day.
This event also offers sponsors a meaningful way to connect with the community. Sponsoring businesses and organizations will have the opportunity to table at the event, promote their work, and engage directly with attendees who care about supporting older adults, food access, and community well-being.
If you would like to purchase a sponsorship via check or you require an invoice please email Shawna at shawna@mowdurham.org to coordinate. Checks can be mailed to:
Meals on Wheels Durham
Attn: Fall Event Sponsorship
2522 Ross Road, Durham, NC 27703
As our exclusive Presenting Event Sponsor, you’ll take center stage, getting maximum visibility while making sure our event is a roaring success.
The Cost
$10,000
The Impact
This premier gift directly offsets our event production costs, ensuring that 100% of individual ticket sales go straight toward delivering hot meals and warm smiles to our Durham neighbors.
Perks & Recognition
- Exclusive Visibility: Premier logo placement and recognition as our sole Presenting Sponsor on all event signage and marketing materials.
- Take the Mic: A special opportunity to give a warm welcome speech to our guests during the event.
- Tickets & Engagement: 8 complimentary tickets to the event and the opportunity to host a promotional table to connect directly with attendees.
- Digital Love: Your logo featured on the event webpage, a dedicated featured spotlight in our monthly e-newsletter, and shout-outs across social media before and after the big night.
- Ongoing Thanks: Prominent recognition in the printed event program and inside our post-event thank-you email to all attendees.
As our Community Connection Sponsor, you’ll be at the very heart of the evening’s energy, helping us network, spark new connections, and bring our wonderful supporters together.
The Cost
$5,000
The Impact
This generous gift helps cover essential event features, ensuring that individual ticket sales go straight toward delivering hot meals and friendly visits to our seniors.
Perks & Recognition
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Activity Spotlight: Exclusive, prominent signage featuring your name or logo right next to our popular interactive networking activity—putting you at the center of the night's fun and conversation!
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Tickets & Engagement: 6 complimentary tickets to the event and the opportunity to host a promotional table to connect directly with attendees.
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Event Visibility: Name or logo listed inside our printed event program.
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Digital Love: Your logo featured on our event webpage, plus friendly shout-outs on our social media channels before and after the big night.
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Ongoing Thanks: Recognition in our post-event thank-you email sent to all of our supporters and attendees.
As our Community Dinner Sponsor, you are quite literally fueling the evening—helping us serve up delicious local food to our guests while keeping the spotlight on senior hunger.
The Cost
$2,500
The Impact
This delicious sponsorship helps cover our catering costs, meaning every single ticket purchased translates directly to putting nutritious food on our seniors' plates.
Perks & Recognition
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The Best Seat in the House: Your logo featured prominently right on the event menu at every table, plus verbal recognition during our main program.
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Tickets & Engagement: 4 complimentary tickets to the dinner and the opportunity to host a promotional table to chat with guests.
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Event Visibility: Name or logo featured on event marketing materials and inside our printed event program.
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Digital Love: Your logo featured on our event webpage, plus friendly shout-outs on our social media channels before and after the big night.
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Ongoing Thanks: Recognition in our post-event thank-you email sent to all of our supporters and attendees.
Keep the drinks pouring and the good times rolling! As our Community Refreshment Sponsor, you’ll be keeping our guests happy, hydrated, and smiling all night long.
The Cost
$1,500
The Impact
This refreshing sponsorship covers our event beverages, ensuring that our guests can toast to our seniors while keeping our overhead low and our fundraising impact high.
Perks & Recognition
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Raise a Glass: Prominent, exclusive branding right at the bar/beverage stations, plus verbal recognition from the podium during our program.
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Tickets & Engagement: 2 complimentary tickets to the event and the opportunity to host a promotional table to connect with attendees.
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Event Visibility: Name or logo featured on event marketing materials and inside our printed event program.
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Digital Love: Your logo featured on our event webpage, plus friendly shout-outs on our social media channels before and after the big night.
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Ongoing Thanks: Recognition in our post-event thank-you email sent to all of our supporters and attendees.
This special Friends of MOWD opportunity designed just for our wonderful local shops, small businesses, families, and individual neighbors who want to stand with us. We want you in the room, celebrating with us and being an active part of this amazing community we all share!
The Cost
$500
The Impact
This sponsorship directly supports the heart of our mission, funding a full month and a half of worry-free nutrition and friendly safety checks for a senior neighbor, keeping us all connected.
Perks & Recognition
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Tickets & Engagement: 2 complimentary tickets to join the celebration and experience the power of our community gathering.
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Table & Connect: The opportunity to host a promotional table at the event to share your business or group directly with attendees.
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Community Recognition: Your name or business listed inside our printed event program and on our social media channels before and after the event.
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Ongoing Thanks: Warm recognition in our post-event thank-you email sent to our entire list of supporters.
8th Annual Feed the Need Gala
Saturday April 24, 2027 - The Cotton Room in Durham, NC
Meals on Wheels Durham’s 8th Annual Feed the Need Gala is our premier fundraising event, bringing together civic leaders, business partners, philanthropists, and community champions for an elegant evening in support of Durham’s older adults.
This signature gathering offers guests a meaningful opportunity to connect with the mission, hear the stories behind our work, and invest in solutions that strengthen the health, dignity, and independence of seniors across Durham.
The evening will feature dinner, a mission-centered program, live and silent auction opportunities, and moments of reflection and celebration that highlight the power of community investment.
For sponsors, the gala provides high-level visibility among influential leaders and decision-makers while demonstrating a clear commitment to food security, healthy aging, and the well-being of Durham’s most vulnerable neighbors.
As our premier champion, the Diamond Sponsorship places your name and values at the very heart of our celebration, showing Durham your deepest commitment to our aging neighbors.
The Cost
$15,000
The Impact
This extraordinary level of support funds roughly 1,200 hot meals and safety checks—the equivalent of completely funding five seniors for an entire year. This generous gift helps us reduce our waitlist and bring immediate nutrition to our homebound neighbors.
Perks & Recognition
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The VIP Treatment: 10 complimentary event tickets with exclusive access to our private VIP reception.
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Unmatched Visibility: Premier logo placement across the event and a full-page custom advertisement in our printed program.
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Digital Spotlights: A featured social media spotlight and a dedicated highlight in our e-newsletter.
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Deepen Your Connection: A personalized Meals on Wheels Durham mission engagement opportunity tailored specifically for your team.
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Core Website & Event Perks: Logo placement on our website, in the printed program, and on all prominent venue signage.
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Mainstage Recognition: Dedicated recognition in our event slideshow and a special thank-you during the live program.
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Ongoing Appreciation: Post-event recognition and continued social media shout-outs.
Our Platinum Sponsors are true pillars of the evening, ensuring our venue shines and our message of community connection resonates with every guest
The Cost
$10,000
The Impact
This generous sponsorship provides around 780 hot meals and safety checks—the equivalent of completely funding three seniors for an entire year. This generous gift helps us reduce our waitlist and volunteer drivers deliver consistency, nutrition, and warm smiles all year long.
Perks & Recognition
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The VIP Treatment: 8 complimentary event tickets with exclusive access to our private VIP reception.
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Premier Visibility: Premier logo placement and a half-page custom advertisement in our printed program.
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Digital Spotlights: A featured social media spotlight and a dedicated highlight in our e-newsletter.
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Get Involved: A personalized Meals on Wheels Durham mission engagement opportunity for your group.
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Core Website & Event Perks: Logo placement on our website, in the printed program, and on all prominent venue signage.
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Mainstage Recognition: Dedicated recognition in our event slideshow and a special thank-you during the live program.
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Ongoing Appreciation: Post-event recognition and continued social media shout-outs.
Celebrate community spirit with gold-standard generosity! This level is perfect for businesses and organizations looking to showcase their civic pride at one of Durham's favorite events.
The Cost
$5,000
The Impact
This essential gift funds 357 hot meals and safety checks—the equivalent to sponsoring a senior for 18 months—keeping our kitchen buzzing and our delivery vehicles stocked with nutritious food.
Perks & Recognition
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The VIP Treatment: 6 complimentary event tickets with exclusive access to our private VIP reception.
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In-Print Support: A quarter-page custom advertisement in our printed program.
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Digital Love: A featured social media mention and a warm e-newsletter shout-out to all our subscribers.
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Core Website & Event Perks: Logo placement on our website, in the printed program, and on all prominent venue signage.
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Mainstage Recognition: Dedicated recognition in our event slideshow and a special thank-you during the live program.
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Ongoing Appreciation: Post-event recognition and continued social media shout-outs.
Our Silver Sponsors are the heartbeat of our local support system, helping us bring the community together under one roof for a night of giving.
The Cost
$2,500
The Impact
This wonderful level of support funds approximately 162 hot meals and safety checks—the equivalent to sponsoring a senior for 8 months. This generous gift helps our volunteer drivers deliver consistency, nutrition, and warm smiles all year long.
Perks & Recognition
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Join the Celebration: 4 complimentary tickets to the Gala.
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Digital Recognition: Friendly social media recognition and a warm shout-out in our e-newsletter.
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Core Website & Event Perks: Logo placement on our website, in the printed program, and on all prominent venue signage.
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Mainstage Recognition: Dedicated recognition in our event slideshow and a special thank-you during the live program.
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Ongoing Appreciation: Post-event recognition and continued social media shout-outs.
Designed to make sure our incredible local businesses, neighborhood leaders, and individual families are represented in the room to celebrate with us!
The Cost
$1,250
The Impact
This impactful sponsorship fuels 81 hot meals, equal to four months of wellness checks for seniors in Durham County.
Perks & Recognition
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Join the Celebration: 2 complimentary tickets to the Gala.
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Digital Recognition: Dedicated recognition across our social media channels.
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Core Website & Event Perks: Logo placement on our website, in the printed program, and on venue signage.
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Mainstage Recognition: Dedicated recognition in our event slideshow and a special thank-you during the live program.
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Ongoing Appreciation: Post-event recognition and continued social media shout-outs.
Legacy Community Partner
When you commit to Durham for the long haul, something changes. Seniors don't just get a meal this year, they get the certainty of one next year, and the year after that. Routes stay funded. Relationships between drivers and neighbors deepen instead of starting over. Our Legacy Community Partner opportunity is for organizations and supporters ready to make that kind of promise: a 3+ year commitment to standing alongside Meals on Wheels Durham.
In return, we build a partnership that goes both ways:
- Community Legacy Partner recognition, so Durham knows who's showing up for its seniors
- MOWD swag for partners this committed
- An annual Mission Advisory Meeting, where you help shape where we're headed next
- A personalized Annual Impact Report and Strategy Briefing, so you always know what your partnership is making possible
- Priority access to new partnership opportunities as they come up
- Locked-in annual pricing for the life of the commitment
- Customized stewardship throughout the partnership, tailored to how you want to stay connected
To get the conversation started, set up time to meet with our Director of Development, Shawna Sheperd-Murtagh.
Let's Talk It Through
Sponsorship looks different for every business and every family, and the best way to find the right fit is a real conversation. Shawna Sheperd-Murtagh, our Director of Development, loves getting to know the people and businesses behind MOWD's support, and she's always up for grabbing coffee or lunch to talk through what engaging with our mission could look like for you.