Help Us Fight Hunger and Isolation Among Older Adults
As Executive Director of Encore Community Services, I’m dedicated to improving the lives of older adults in New York City. This year, I’m taking that mission to the streets: By the end of December, I’ll personally deliver 1,000 nourishing meals to homebound older adults across our city.
This effort—Jeremy’s Meal Delivery Challenge—is more than symbolic. It’s about showing up with heart, hope, and home-cooked care for the thousands of older New Yorkers who rely on Encore. Many of those I’ll visit receive only one nutritious meal per day—and their meal delivery volunteer may be the only person they see.
I’m delivering meals—and I need your support.
My Goal
One dollar for every step, every meal, every moment of care.
My Promise
One at a time, with care and heart.
Your Impact
= One Meal Delivered
Donation Milestones
Every $15 you give fuels one meal I’ll deliver. Below are my delivery milestone levels and total donation recieved:
Level 1
Raise $1500
Deliver 100 meals
Level 2
Raise $2500
Deliver 166 meals
Level 3
Raise $5000
Deliver 333 meals
Level 4
Raise $10000
Deliver 667 meals
Level 5
Raise $15000
Deliver 1,000 meals
Triple Your Impact
The following donors contributed to tripling all donations:
Anonymous (2), C.A.R.E, Esco Drug Company, Brigaid, Ellen Dunn, Carol O’Rourke
These heroes will matched every dollar donated to Jeremy’s Meal Delivery Challenge, totaling $30,000
$15,000 donated + $30,000 matched = Total of $45,000 raised
Every donation lifts someone out of isolation. Every meal brings hope. And every step I take—thanks to you—reminds an older New Yorker they are never alone.
Thank you for walking this journey with me.
Warmly,
Jeremy Kaplan
Executive Director, Encore Community Services
Ready to Make a Difference?
Your tax-deductible gift sustains Encore’s critical work and fuels this challenge, meal by meal.
Encore is a lifeline. With your help, we provide:
Nutritious, home-delivered meals
to frail, isolated older adults
Welcoming community centers
where seniors find connection and purpose
Crucial social services
from benefits assistance to wellness checks—that uphold independence and dignity