About ElderCare
Our History
ElderCare, Inc. was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1994 to serve older adults in the community. In 1997, Friendship Meals became part of ElderCare, beginning a partnership that continues today.
Since then, ElderCare has continued administering Friendship Meals throughout southwest Kansas, helping older adults access nutritious meals and opportunities for connection in their communities.
1994 — ElderCare, Inc. was incorporated as a nonprofit organization.
1997 — Friendship Meals became part of ElderCare.
ElderCare administers Friendship Meals across a 28-county area of southwest Kansas, with 35 participating communities serving meals five days per week.
How Meals are Served
43%
Home-Delivered Meals
57%
Community Dining Meals
Our Staff
The ElderCare team is dedicated to supporting older adults throughout southwest Kansas through the Friendship Meals program. Our staff works with participating senior centers and local communities to provide nutritious meals, encourage social connections, and support the health and well-being of those we serve.
Brandi Gruber
Executive Director
Christina Wells
Project Manager
Tina Mingenback
Food Services Coordinator
Jessica Wilson
Finance Director
Sharon Schmitt
Friendship Meals Coordinator
Our Board
ElderCare's Board of Directors provides leadership and guidance in support of the organization's mission. Through their commitment to serving older adults, board members help ensure ElderCare continues to make a positive difference in communities throughout southwest Kansas.
Layne Shirk
Michele Gregg
Erika Brining
Barbara Shirk
Jason Murray
Michelle Beran
To Make a Donation
Please mail your monetary contribution to:
ElderCare, Inc. P.O. Box 1364, Great Bend, KS 67530
To support a specific senior center, please include the center's name with your donation.
