Social Enterprise 2010

As the older adult population in Orange County continues to grow the demand for senior services continues to increase. Community SeniorServ, Inc., a non-profit, social service organization has taken great strides to increase revenue through social enterprise opportunities helping the organization sustain it’s revenue base through the challenging economic times, by providing bulk food production in their 22,000 square foot commercial kitchen, and state-of-the-art cook-chill equipment.

Community SeniorServ’s social enterprise produces quality products and competitive pricing.  Foods produced include but are not limited to salsa’s, pureed foods, BBQ sauce, pasta sauces and soups. Some of their current clients are Four Partners Incorporated, Johnny Rebs Roadhouse and Catering, and the Orange County Department of Education.
 
All of the revenue generated from the social enterprise is invested back into the non-profit providing sustainability to serve an estimated 865,000 senior Meals on Wheels in 2010, and over 340,000 lunches served at 27 Senior Centers. In addition, Community SeniorServ operates two Adult Day Health Care Centers and a Adult Day Care Center.

Community SeniorServ is the largest senior nutrition provider in California and has provided nutritious Meals on Wheels since 1967. Meals on Wheels clients are homebound by reason of illness or disability, who have difficulty shopping and preparing meals. Clients receive three meals a day, five days per week all year long. Clients also receive case management support and if needed in-home support services such as personal care, homemaking and chore support.

“Our hope is to grow the social enterprise to sustain all of our services, and to become less dependent on government support”, said Shannon Buhrmaster Director of Sales & Marketing.

More information on Community SeniorServ’s programs and social enterprise please visit www.CommunitySeniorServ.com

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