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Covid-19 Update
Through funding from our generous donors, we have met the challenge that COVID-19 presented. During this public health crisis, we experienced no drop in our services and were also able to reduce the waiting lists for an increased number of homebound seniors in need.
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Healthy Living Tips For Seniors
At any age, we are naturally inclined to want to research healthy living tips to improve our quality of life. However, this research becomes even more important for seniors because staying healthy becomes significantly more complicated. Here at Meals on Wheels of...
How Meals On Wheels Can Teach You To Eat Better
Learning to eat healthy isn’t just about understanding calories or what foods to avoid because there is too much salt. Eating healthy is a carefully crafted balance that every person, regardless of age, should understand. But many of us don’t know how to eat healthy,...
Great Ways To Volunteer This Spring!
Volunteering means giving back to the community in any capacity that you can. Deciding to volunteer can be an easy decision for some, but others might want to volunteer but aren't sure where to start. That's why we put together this handy guide about different Spring...
5 Senior Health Tips To Welcome In Spring
The first day of Spring in 2022 was March 20th! That means warmer temperatures, Spring festivals, Easter, and hopefully new flowers and vegetables. Since winter can be challenging for even the most resilient people, Spring brings a revival in many parts of our lives,...
The Impact Omicron Is Having On Our Senior Community
When the Omicron COVID-19 variant was first detected in November 2021, most felt extreme disappointment and disheartenment. It seemed like there was light at the end of the tunnel, only to realize that wasn’t the case. Families that were just getting back together had...
The Pandemic’s Impact on Food Insecurity Among Older Adults
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...
What It Means To Be A Meals On Wheels Volunteer
Volunteering for a nonprofit organization is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. In fact, over 63 million Americans volunteer their time to make a real difference. These volunteers offer time, expertise, talent, and labor to various causes to make...
5 Tips Seniors Can Use to Stay Safe and Healthy This Winter
Winter can be tough on seniors: the colder weather makes it harder for those less mobile, getting out and about is more demanding, and keeping up with their everyday routines can be completely disrupted. As a result, many seniors are out and about less, leading to...
How Meals on Wheels Handles Meal Delivery Amidst Covid-19
Prior to January 2020, most of us couldn’t fathom the idea of a global pandemic. There are plenty of movies about it, but we didn’t think it could happen to us. Now, in December 2021, we have lived through a pandemic. COVID has caused over 795,000 deaths in the United...
What It Can Mean to Give A Little Bit
As 2021 comes to an end, it’s a time of reflection. We all take the time to think about the successes and failures we experienced in our personal and work lives. It’s also a time when charitable giving is paramount to continue a nonprofit’s operations. Since raising...
How Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa Is Helping Our Community
The elderly population in Contra Costa County is currently the fastest-growing demographic in our part of California. With so many older adults in more rural, isolated areas, there is a great need for organizations to help step up and care for our neighbors. This is...
How Meals on Wheels Can Empower Contra Costa Seniors
Getting quality meals as we get older shouldn’t be a challenge! Organizations like Meals on Wheels Contra Costa are making it easier for seniors to get the meals they need, when they need them, so that they can thrive in their own homes. According to Feeding America,...
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