Meals On Wheels Atlanta (MOWA) raised $130,000 at its 25th Annual Golf Classic, held at TPC Sugarloaf, a PGA TOUR Club. The funds will provide more than 89,000 home-delivered meals for Atlanta seniors facing food insecurity and isolation. The milestone event drew over 100 golfers and corporate partners, all contributing to the nonprofit's mission of delivering nourishment and companionship to vulnerable older adults.
“The generosity on display ensures thousands of nourishing meals reach seniors who count on us,” said Charlene Crusoe-Ingram, CEO of Meals On Wheels Atlanta. “Beyond the food, each delivery is a caring connection that reminds our neighbors they are not alone.” The tournament featured championship play, on-course contests, premium player gifts, and an awards reception, all designed to maximize support for MOWA's programs.
Funds from the event will directly support MOWA's meal delivery, pet food provision, and wellness checks for seniors. Since 1965, the organization has delivered over six million meals throughout Atlanta, expanding services to include home repair, an emergency food pantry, and a pet pantry. MOWA raises 97% of its funding from private donations, making events like the Golf Classic critical to its operations.
“Our golfers and sponsors showed up in force,” said Jamie Martin, Tournament Director. “From the first tee shot to the last putt, the energy translated directly into meals—and hope—for our senior neighbors.” Sponsors included Sysco, Southern Company, 1792 Capital, Arrow, Plaza Services, Proda Technology, AAA Parking, AP Healthcare, AuthenTEAK, Dakota, Mamie’s Kitchen Biscuits, Publix, Red Dog Equity, Roark, Selig, Steelmart Atlanta, Northside Hospital, Asylum Ventures, Golf Warehouse, Holonic Technologies, NAI Brannen/Goddard, Shuma Sports, Supreme Senior Food Services, and Tito’s.
The tournament's success underscores the growing need for senior nutrition services in Atlanta. According to MOWA, homebound seniors often face choices between food and other essentials, and the organization's comprehensive approach aims to keep them healthy and connected. The Golf Classic is one of several fundraising efforts, including social enterprises like 1705WEST, Atlanta’s Premier Event Space with a Purpose, and Purposeful Gourmet Foods, The Snack that Gives Back! All proceeds from these ventures benefit MOWA’s meals program.
Looking ahead, MOWA invites the community to its next major fundraiser, the 37th Annual A Meal to Remember, scheduled for Nov. 7, 2025, at Flourish, Atlanta’s premier culinary gala. The event will further support the organization's efforts to combat senior hunger and isolation.
