Bristol Elder Services relies on a variety of funding streams to support the work of the agency.  As a private not for profit organization, financial support from individuals and organizations is vital to fulfilling our mission.  We are certified as a 501(c)(3) which means that the money you give to Bristol programs is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law.

Here are a few suggestions of how you can help.

 Shaw's Community Rewards

This program allows Bristol to collect 1% on the purchases you make at Shaw's Supermarkets.  Use your Shaw's rewards card to sign up for the program to connect your card number to support some of our many programs.  This program is great in that once you sign up, there is no further work to do on your part, and Shaw's gives Bristol a donation based on the total purchases made without a cost to you!  Click here to view Shaw's Community Rewards flyer with instructions on how to sign up for the program or go directly to http://www.albertsons.com/cp/shaws/ to enroll your card.  Bristol's ID number for this program is 49001022197.


Memorial or Honor Gifts
Remember your loved ones birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays by making a donation to Bristol in their name.  You may designate where you would like your donation to be used; Emergency Assistance Fund, Meals on Wheels, or let Bristol decide where it is needed most.  Also, check with you employer to see if they offer a matching gift program.


Wheels for Meals

Bristol, as part of the Massachusetts Meals on Wheels Association, has partnered with Helping Hands of America to accept your auto, truck, and boat donations.  When you donate your vehicle, portions of the funds raised from the liquidation of your item will go to charity. 

Call Helping Hands of America at (888) 881-9090 or (508) 384-1212 or go to their website at www.HelpingHandsOfAmerica.org to learn more about this program and arrange for pick up of your donation.  Restrictions may apply.


Scrip Program

What Is Scrip?
Scrip is a term that means “substitute money”.  When you purchase scrip, you’re purchasing negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash. You can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, you earn revenue for our organization.

How scrip generates revenue for Bristol.
The Great Lakes Scrip Center acts on behalf of non-profit organizations like “Meals on Wheels” to purchase large amounts of scrip from grocery stores, department stores, and other retailers.  Because the scrip is purchased with cash up front, the participating retailers offer a substantial discount.  Our organization buys the scrip from Great Lakes Scrip Center at a discount, and re-sells the certificates to families like yours for full face value.  The discount from two to fifteen percent or more is our organization’s revenue.

Organization members produce revenue by making regular household purchases they would make anyway.  Groceries, clothing, toys, gifts, even gasoline can be purchased with scrip.  Ask your scrip coordinator listed below for the latest participating retailer list.  Then put your shopping dollars to work for our organization!

Bristol Elder Services Nutrition Program
“Meals on Wheels”
(508)-324-4619
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* Please note because you are receiving full value for gift cards ordered, this is not considered a tax-deductible item for income tax purposes.