Sustaining the independence of seniors

Memphis was declared hunger capital of the U.S. in 2011

MIFA serves 55,000 individuals each year

74% of children in MIFA's neighborhood live in poverty

86% of every dollar donated goes directly to MIFA's programs

In the area MIFA serves, almost 30% of those over the age of 65 live alone

MIFA was founded in 1968

Memphis' unemployment rate has been close to 10% since 2009

MIFA's Ombudsman program's 2 staff and 60 volunteers serve over 7,000 residents of long term care facilities

Only 4.5% of residents in the 38126 ZIP code have college degrees

Emergency Services provided assistance for 25,000 people last year

In 2010 and 2011, 100% of COOL seniors graduated from high school

MIFA Meals on Wheels serves 1,800 seniors every weekday