Recognized for Her Dedication to Fighting Food Insecurity Among Colorado’s Seniors
DENVER (Sept. 17, 2024) – It was announced today that Allison DeLozier, VOA Colorado’s associate director of Aging Nutrition Services, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG).
The award recognizes, honors, and thanks people who have given their time, talent, and skills to the Denver region, its communities, and various regional programs and activities. DeLozier was honored for her hard work and dedication to the many seniors of the Adams County Senior HUB Meals on Wheels program.
VOA Colorado’s Aging Nutrition Services (ANS) serves over 2,800 seniors monthly through the Meals on Wheels program and the Congregate Dining Centers, ensuring seniors receive nutritious meals that support their health.
“We cannot think of anyone who better exemplifies what it means to care for those in our community than Allison,” said Dave Schunk, president and CEO of VOA Colorado. “She brings empathy and compassion to everything she does and is a wonderful member of our team, a special person, and a worthy recipient of this award.”
Jess Nix, VOA’s City Harvest and Handyman program manager, added, “A leader is made of many different attributes. One of the biggest is heart. Allison has demonstrated heart, dedication, and passion for the staff and clients of The Meal on Wheels and is a great representation of what we stand. We are blessed and honored to have her as a part of the Volunteers of America Colorado team.”
DeLozier, who has worked for VOA Colorado since 2014, said, “In Colorado, nearly 12% of older adults face food insecurity. VOA’s programs offer more than meals—they provide crucial social interaction and community. The work we do is so important, and to be honored with this award is humbling.”
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About VOA Colorado: Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, VOA Colorado serves over 100,000 people in need each year. Volunteers of America Colorado’s services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body and heart of those we serve by integrating compassion into our highly effective programs and services that build and strengthen communities.
About VOA Colorado/Nutrition Services: Colorado’s Aging Nutrition Services (ANS) serves over 2,800 seniors monthly through Meals on Wheels and Congregate Dining Centers, ensuring seniors receive nutritious meals that support their health.
About VOA Colorado/Meals on Wheels: Volunteers of America Colorado’s Meals on Wheels Program serves Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, Jefferson and Larimer counties. Each meal consists of an entrée and accompaniments such as vegetables, fruits, breads, milk, etc. that are needed to provide at least one-third of the recommended daily nutrients for older adults. The meals are low in fat and cholesterol and provide the valuable nutrients older adults need without the additional calories. Program services also include nutrition education, information and assistance in accessing other services available to the homebound elderly.