Meal-on-wheel Service Facility Location Strategy for Longhua District in Shenzhen based on GIS

Abstract

With the development of Shenzhen, aging population with needs of Meal-on-Wheel (MOW) service is increasing as well, especially Longhua District. This paper analyses the characteristics of the aging population in Longhua District, and evaluates the accessibility and living quality of current meals service location by applying Geographic Information System (GIS). It finds that the meal service system struggles from low demands and quality, highly depends on government subsidies, lacks of participation from social enterprises, and diversity in service levels. Based on the analysis, proper location strategy is made, and proper MOW service locations are allocated by GIS to extend the coverage of MOW services and suggestions are made properly to promote the improvement of the quality of catering services.