Monroe County Meals on Wheels is the recent recipient of a 2025 Robert H. Spitz Foundation Grant.

The $2,000 grant was awarded to the Pet Care Program. Funding from the grant will help to provide Monroe County Meals on Wheels meal delivery clients with assistance with the cost of basic veterinary care for their pets, enabling them to keep their 24/7 companions happy and healthy.

Monroe County Meals started its Pet Program in 2009 when staff realized that clients were sharing their meals with their pets.

Through this donation-based program, participating clients receive a two-week supply of pet food delivered once a month. In 2017, the Pet Care Program was added to further the mission of keeping clients’ pets healthy and in their homes.

This program provides clients with financial assistance towards the cost of a well-care exam, immunizations, nail trimming, microchipping and flea/tick medications.

Monroe County Meals on Wheels is in its 54th year of providing nutritious meals to seniors and adults with disabilities in Monroe County.

The meals are delivered by dedicated volunteers who provide a friendly smile and important human connection.

Clients are eligible for a variety of other supportive services including a Pet Program and Client Needs Pantry. For more information, call 570-424-8794 or visit www.monroemeals.org.

The Scranton Area Community Foundation has served as administrator of the Robert H. Spitz Foundation since 2016. The Robert H. Spitz Foundation is a tax-exempt, private foundation that supports initiatives and programs serving the residents of Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Formed in 2015 through the estate of Robert H. Spitz, the Robert H. Spitz Foundation supports an array of projects and programs that improve the Northeastern Pennsylvania region. To date, the Robert H. Spitz Foundation has provided over $6 million in funding to the community. More information about the Scranton Area Community Foundation can be found at https://safdn.org/foundation/robert-spitz-foundation/.