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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.
News & Updates
What Is The Best Meal Delivery Service For Seniors?
As we grow older, our bodies don’t react well to change. As a result, we are less able to do the things we previously took for granted. Driving, getting to the store, and cooking might become harder as health problems set in. Ordering food can be expensive, and the...
Understanding and Improving Senior Cognitive Health
Senior cognitive health refers to thinking clearly, learning, and remembering well. This is important for people of all ages but especially vital to seniors as our cognitive health generally declines with age. But never fear! There are many cognitive health solutions...
The Benefits of Contra Costa Senior Meal Delivery Programs
Meal on Wheels of Contra Costa and our partners provide meals to seniors who can no longer get to the grocery store or cook meals themselves. This might be because of disability or chronic health conditions that cause mobility issues or make driving unsafe. It is an...
The Benefits Of Meals on Wheels Wellness Checks
Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa and our partners are known for bringing food to seniors in the community that need a little extra help. They may be unable to cook for themselves, or even go to the store to buy groceries. It’s an essential service, offered at no cost,...
Eating For A Healthy Lifestyle
Good food is essential for a healthy lifestyle, especially for seniors. A healthy lifestyle refers to living in a way that promotes physical and mental health. And eating good food is one of many ways to encourage both. The food seniors eat affects their mood and...
Understanding What Planned Giving Is and the Impact It Can Make
Here at Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, we rely on our generous donors, both individuals and corporate, to assist seniors in our community with nutritious meals and wellness checks. One method that our donors use to include Meals on Wheels in their long-term...
Meals on Wheels Donation Options
Are you interested in making a charitable donation to a worthy cause? Look no further than Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa! We are committed to providing food to seniors who might otherwise go hungry. Meal son Wheels and our partners give a sense of security and...
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...
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Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, Inc.
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Martinez, CA 94553
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