by mowccdev | Dec 18, 2024 | Meal Delivery
Updated: 12/18/24 What happens when access to a basic human need—food—is uncertain? For hundreds of disabled adults across Contra Costa County, this is a daily reality. But thanks to Meals on Wheels Contra Costa, this uncertainty transforms into hope. Beyond...
by mowccdev | May 10, 2023 | Community
Meals on Wheels is a food delivery program that brings prepared meals to homebound seniors. Through the hard work of community members, food is prepared and delivered to each senior’s doorstep. But these nutritious meals are more than they seem. This...
by mowccdev | Apr 25, 2023 | Community, Mental Health, Senior Community
One of the most significant problems faced by seniors living alone is isolation. Chronic illness, financial problems, and mobility issues can make getting out of the house and visiting friends and family difficult. Loneliness caused by isolation can substantially...
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...