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 EliseMoW | 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...
by EliseMoW | Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by EliseMoW | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
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,...
