Be a part of the PLUS! When you become a sponsor of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, you will make a positive impact—both on your business and on the local community. At Meals on Wheels PLUS we work with businesses of all sizes and across all sectors. We have strong relationships working with leading businesses, including well-known brands, as well as smaller companies seeking to raise their profile in our community.
Additionally, we encourage our community partners to provide opportunities for their employees to make donations and participate in group volunteering to help our partners meet their corporate social responsibility goals. These volunteering opportunities allow employees to engage in community service and increase engagement with other employees.
If you are interested in a event sponsorship opportunity, please click here.
Annual Events
Tropical Nights
Empty Bowls
Holiday Shoebox Drive
Golden Ladle Sponsor $7,500
($2,500 Goods and Services; Tax-deductible value $5,000)
- Recognition on all promotional materials including website, flyers, newsletter, and emails.
- Your company advertisement on Soup Station.
- Your company logo on event sponsorship banner and additional event signage.
- Fifty guest passes including bowls of soup (assorted) with bread, water, and dessert as well as 50 hand painted ceramic bowls.
- Social Media recognition.
- Ability to set up an informational tent on LWR Main Street at the event.
Bowl Presenting $5,000
($1,500 Goods and Services; Tax-deductible value $3,500)
- Recognition on all promotional materials including website, flyers, newsletter, and emails
- Your company advertisement on Soup Station
- Your company logo on event sponsorship banner and additional event signage
- Twenty-five guest passes including bowls of soup (assorted) with bread, water, and dessert as well as 25 hand painted ceramic bowls
- Social media recognition
Souper $2,500
($750 Goods and Services; Tax-deductible value $1,750)
- Your company logo on promotional materials including website, flyers, newsletter, and emails
- Your company logo on event sponsorship banner and additional event signage
- Ten guest passes including bowls of soup (assorted) with bread, water, and dessert as well as 10 hand painted ceramic bowls
- Social Media recognition
Gumbo $1,500
($500 Goods and Services Received; $1,000 Tax-deductible)
- Your company name displayed on high-visibility, ceramic bowl station
- Your company name in promotional materials including event flyers, website, newsletter, and emails
- Your company logo on event sponsorship banner and on additional event signage
- Eight guest passes including bowls of soup (assorted) with bread, water, and dessert as well as 8 hand painted ceramic bowls
Chowder $1,000
($300 Goods and Services; Tax-deductible value $700)
- Your company name in promotional materials including event flyers, website, newsletter, and emails
- Your company logo on event sponsorship banner and on additional event signage
- Four guest passes including bowls of soup (assorted) with bread, water, and dessert as well as 4 hand painted ceramic bowls
Spoon $500
($150 Goods and Services; Tax-deductible value $350)
- Your company name in promotional materials including website, event flyers, and emails
- Your company name on event sponsorship banner and on additional event signage
- Two guest passes including bowls of soup (assorted) with bread, water, and dessert as well as 2 hand painted ceramic bowls
Shoebox Sponsor $500
Provides 40 wrapped Shoeboxes filled with gifts to brighten the holiday season for seniors in Manatee County!
- Your company logo/name on promotional materials including website, flyers, newsletter, and emails
