What VALLEY SENIOR SERVICES INC does

Valley Senior Services Inc (VSS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1971 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, that delivers nutrition, transportation, resource coordination, and senior-center programming to adults aged 60 and older across six North Dakota counties (Cass, Steele, Traill, Ransom, Sargent, and Richland). Its service portfolio is structured around four core programs — Meals on Wheels (1,400+ hot meals delivered daily to homebound seniors by volunteer drivers), Community Dining (25+ congregate meal sites with dietitian-designed menus compliant with Older Americans Act standards), Transportation Services (Metro Senior Ride in the Fargo/West Fargo/Moorhead/Dilworth metro plus rural county transit with ADA-compliant vehicles), and Resource Services (one-on-one care navigation) — supplemented by Foot Care Clinics and a network of physical Senior Centers. The organization explicitly does not deny service for inability to pay; meals are offered on a suggested $4 donation against an ~$11.75 fully loaded cost, transportation is $1–$3 per ride, and SNAP benefits are accepted.

VSS operates as a branch of the Fargo Park District, which has served as the federal grantee since 1970 and provides administrative, facility, and operational support. Revenue is sourced primarily from federal Older Americans Act funding, the State of North Dakota, each of the six served counties, the City of Fargo, and Fargo Park District, supplemented by individual and corporate donations (notably through Giving Hearts Day, with $300,000+ raised over six years), an Endowment Fund administered by Dakota Medical Foundation, and modest fee-for-service revenue (e.g., $30 foot care appointments). VSS has no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is executed via physical meal sites, volunteer-driven home delivery, and a transportation fleet, with an online payment portal and monthly Silver Quill newsletter as the primary digital touchpoints. Cumulative reported impact includes 12,000+ seniors served, 150,000+ meals delivered, and 25,000+ rides provided over the organization's history.

The leadership team is small (1–10 office staff), headed by Director Paul Grindeland (with the organization since 1986, director since 2022, previously Transit Manager since 1995), supported by program managers for Cass County and the outlying counties, a Transportation Manager, and a board of directors dominated by long-time Meals on Wheels volunteers. Active strategic activity in 2024–2025 has centered on extending meal-site coverage into Casselton and Gwinner and deepening partnerships with county public health departments, Sanford Health, the North Dakota Insurance Department, and corporate donors such as SCHEELS.

Name

VALLEY SENIOR SERVICES INC

Legal name

Valley Senior Services Inc

Website

https://valleyseniorservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Valley Senior Services Inc is a Fargo, North Dakota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1971, that delivers Meals on Wheels, community dining, senior transportation, resource coordination, and senior-center programming to adults 60+ across six North Dakota counties, operating as a branch of the Fargo Park District.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Services / Aging-In-Place Support

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs (HSABANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Senior services
• Meal delivery
• Community dining
• Senior transportation
• Aging in place

Headquarters

HQ city

Fargo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Federal government under the Older Americans Act, State of North Dakota, each of the six counties served, City of Fargo, and Fargo Park District provide funding for operations and programs.
2. Individual Donations: Individual donors and corporate donations contribute to general operations and specific programs. The organization has participated in Giving Hearts Day raising over $300,000 in the past 6 years.
3. Program Donations/Fees: Suggested donation of $4.00 per meal for Community Dining and Meals on Wheels. Full cost of meal is approximately $11.75. Metro Senior Ride transportation fees of $3 per one-way ride ($1 for meal site visits). No one is denied services due to inability to pay.
4. Endowment Fund: Endowment Fund at Dakota Medical Foundation accepting contributions of $5,000 or more, with potential 40% North Dakota tax credit for donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Valley Senior Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers meals, transportation, resource coordination, and senior center programming to adults aged 60 and older across six North Dakota counties. Its core offerings are Meals on Wheels (home-delivered hot meals to 1,400+ homebound seniors daily), Community Dining (congregate meals at 25+ sites), Transportation Services (Metro Senior Ride plus rural transit), Resource Services (one-on-one care option guidance), and Senior Centers (recreational and social engagement). Funding comes from Older Americans Act federal grants, state and county appropriations, the City of Fargo, the Fargo Park District, and individual and corporate donations.

Product overview

Valley Senior Services is a nonprofit organization providing senior services across six counties in North Dakota since 1971. The organization operates as a coordinated service portfolio rather than a single unified product, consisting of: Meals on Wheels (home-delivered meals to homebound seniors), Community Dining (congregate meals at local dining centers), Transportation Services (including Metro Senior Ride in metro areas and rural transit), Resource Services (one-on-one assistance for care options), Senior Centers (recreational and social facilities), and Online Payment Services (for donations and punch cards). The Silver Quill Newsletter supports communication across all services. Funded by the Federal government under the Older Americans Act, State of North Dakota, counties served, City of Fargo, Fargo Park District, and private donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meals on Wheels Home-delivered hot meal program providing one nutritious meal per day to homebound seniors aged 60+ who meet Older Americans Act eligibility standards, delivered Monday through Friday by volunteer drivers across six North Dakota counties.
• Community Dining Congregate meal program offering well-balanced, dietitian-designed meals in a social setting at 25+ dining centers across six counties for seniors aged 60+, following Older Americans Act standards.
• Transportation Services Transportation services for seniors aged 60+ across six counties, including Metro Senior Ride in the Fargo/West Fargo/Moorhead/Dilworth metro area and rural transportation, accommodating medical, shopping, meal-site, and personal needs with ADA-compliant vehicles.
• Resource Services One-on-one assistance from Resource Specialists who review available in-home care supports, services, and long-term care options tailored to individual needs, preferences, and values, regardless of income.
• Senior Centers Physical senior centers offering recreational and social activities such as card games, bingo, coffee, and educational programs on nutrition and healthcare, with locations including Ed Clapp Park Senior Center, Broadway Station, Trollwood Village, and West Fargo High Rise.
• Metro Senior Ride Ambulatory transportation service for residents aged 60+ in the Fargo-West Fargo-Horace-Moorhead-Dilworth metro area, providing rides for medical, shopping, meal-site, and personal needs on a first-call, first-serve basis at $3 per one-way ride.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ seniors served, 150,000+ meals delivered, 25,000+ rides provided historically
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• City of GwinnercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Partnership to launch new senior meal site at Gwinner Community Center; city staff and council members worked with VSS to identify community needs and establish the site
• Martin's Lutheran Church, CasseltoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024New senior meal site partnership in Casselton; meals served to seniors 60+ on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 11:30 am
• SCHEELSflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Donated 50 Coleman coolers to Meals on Wheels program (powering 1,400+ meals daily); contributed $5,000 on National Non-Profit Day; employees volunteer three routes weekly to deliver meals
• Fargo Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1970, Fargo Park District has served as the grantee for Valley Senior Services, providing vital support for administrative services, facilities, and overall operations. This partnership has been instrumental in enabling VSS to adapt and expand offerings with the growing senior population.
• Casselton Community & Economic Development OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with VSS to establish new senior meal site in Casselton; identified community needs for senior dining
• County Public Health DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Fargo Cass Public Health, Richland County Public Health, Traill District Health Unit, and Ransom County Public Health to host flu shot clinics at meal sites and senior centers
• Sanford HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing foot care services at Ed Clapp Park Senior Center in Fargo/West Fargo clinics
• Richland County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides foot care services at Wahpeton, Lidgerwood, Hankinson, and Wyndmere senior centers
• North Dakota Insurance DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps seniors navigate Medicare Part D enrollment through telephone appointments during open enrollment period (October 15-December 7)

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Project Angel Food: Los Angeles-based nonprofit delivering meals to homebound seniors and individuals with critical illness. Same home-delivered nutrition model serving frail elderly, with volunteer drivers and donation-based funding.
• Comfort Keepers: National franchise providing in-home care, meal preparation, and transportation services for seniors aiming to age in place. Comparable service portfolio targeting the same aging-in-place customer need.
• Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota: Faith-based social services organization operating across North Dakota with senior services among its portfolio. Directly comparable multi-county community-service model serving vulnerable populations in the same geography.
• Meals on Wheels America: National network supporting local Meals on Wheels programs, of which Valley Senior Services is a local affiliate delivering 1,400+ daily meals. Directly comparable in service model, volunteer-driven home delivery, and Older Americans Act funding framework.
• Catholic Charities North Dakota: Provides social services including senior support across North Dakota. Comparable as a multi-service nonprofit delivering community-based assistance to elderly and low-income populations with government and donor funding.
• Home Instead Senior Care: Global in-home senior care franchise offering companionship, meal prep, transportation, and personal care. Same aging-in-place service model with transportation and nutrition support for seniors 60+.

Regional players

• Cass Clay Community Action Partnership: Community action agency serving Cass and Clay counties with programs including senior services and nutrition. Direct regional peer in the same Fargo-area service territory with overlapping low-income senior programming.
• Edgewood Healthcare: Senior living and healthcare provider with North Dakota locations including assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation. Regional comparable serving the same ND senior market with facility-based services.
• Eventide Senior Living: Fargo-area senior housing, assisted living, and care provider. Regional comparable in the same market serving the Red River Valley senior population, though facility-based rather than community-based.

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging: National advocacy and program-support organization for older adults, working within the Older Americans Act framework that funds VSS. Operates at broader scale across aging services but shares the same regulatory and funding ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ValleySeniorServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valley-senior-services-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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