by mowccdev | May 17, 2023 | Meal Delivery, Volunteering
Millions of seniors in the US are limited by their circumstances. Ongoing problems, including chronic illness, disabilities, and mobility issues, keep these seniors from being independent and self-sufficient. Services designed to come to them in their homes can be a...
by mowccdev | Mar 16, 2023 | Donating, Food Insecurity, Health Checkup, Meal Delivery, Mental Health, MoW Services, Senior Community, Volunteering
Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa is a senior meal program that brings food straight to the doors of seniors in need. These seniors are usually over 60 and in great need because of disability, disease, or isolation. At a glance, it may look like this is just a standard...
by mowccdev | Feb 27, 2023 | Volunteering
There are a lot of reasons that people volunteer for programs like Meals on Wheels. Sometimes people do it because they have free time and want to help their community. Sometimes people are required to do it for school programs. Or they may feel passionate about a...
by mowccdev | Nov 28, 2022 | Donating, Volunteering
Since its inception, Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa has been providing seniors and others in need with hot, nutritious meals. But we can’t do it alone! We rely on the support of businesses in our community to help us achieve our mission. There are many ways...
by mowccdev | Nov 17, 2022 | Volunteering
Meals on Wheels is a program that delivers meals to people who are unable to leave their homes regularly or cook for themselves. The program began in the United States during the Great Depression, and today, it operates in many countries around the world. There are...
by mowccdev | Feb 21, 2022 | Food Insecurity, Meal Delivery, MoW Services, Volunteering
COVID-19 made specific populations, like seniors, even more vulnerable than they ever were before. Before and during the pandemic, the food assistance community, both public and nonprofit, addressed food security among older adults in many different ways. These...
