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How Your Financial Plan Can Feed Seniors with Meals on Wheels Contra Costa

Discover how integrating charitable giving into your financial plan can help nourish seniors in your community. Learn about the impact and tax benefits of supporting Meals on Wheels Contra Costa.

Nourishing Lives, Month by Month: The Power of Recurring Giving

Discover the impact of monthly giving with Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa. Your recurring donations help sustain essential services, nourishing lives of seniors one month at a time. Join our Supper Club today!

Drive Change: Turn Your Wheels into Meals

Have You Heard About Our Vehicle Donation Option? Donating cash is well known, but did you know you can donate a car? In fact, you can donate almost any vehicle. If it has wheels, you can probably donate it! The process is convenient and takes the burden off of you....

Start Monthly Giving with Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa

It’s that time of year again—time for New Year’s resolutions! The new year reminds everyone that there are so many improvements that they can make to their lives. Popular New Year’s resolutions usually involve going to the gym, eating healthy, or starting a new good...

Meals on Wheels: More Than Just a Meal

Discover how Meals on Wheels Contra Costa delivers more than 700,000 nutritious meals annually to over 3,600 seniors. Learn about the vital connections, wellness checks, and community impact that keep our elderly neighbors healthy and independent.

Why Volunteering with Meals on Wheels Matters

This time of year, you always hear about volunteering opportunities. Everyone is out helping their neighbors and trying to spread the holiday cheer. Are you curious if there's something that you can do to help? The good news is, there is so much you can do! And it...

Celebrating the Holidays by Giving Back: Support Meals on Wheels

When the holiday season rolls around, everyone starts looking for ways to give back. So many people need a little extra help, and the holidays remind us that a little help can make all the difference in another person's life. A few dollars can mean the difference...

The Power of Giving: Why Donating to Meals on Wheels Matters

Have you ever wanted to help people in your community but didn't know where to start? It's no secret that some people in every community need a little extra help. Seniors are especially at risk because many live alone and are limited by chronic health conditions and...

Senior Independence and Nutritional Health

As we age, our bodies change. As a result, nutritional needs change, and health problems become more common. One of the best ways to help maintain a healthy body is to nurture physical and mental health through nutritionally balanced meals and a healthy living...

Top Ways Businesses Can Get Involved with Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa

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...
Meals on Wheels: Supporting Seniors’ Quality of Life

Meals on Wheels: Supporting Seniors’ Quality of Life

Updated: 12/30/24 How Meals on Wheels Prevents Senior Malnutrition Seniors in our community face a daily struggle. Many cannot access nutritious meals or enjoy regular human connection. The simple act of a volunteer bringing a warm meal creates hope for elderly...

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Explore the Delicious Meals on Wheels Menu

Explore the Delicious Meals on Wheels Menu

Meals on Wheels Contra Costa delivers nutritious and delicious meals to seniors across the county. Learn about our diverse menu options, dietary accommodations, and how we support senior health and well-being.

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The Impact of Meals on Wheels on Senior Independence

The Impact of Meals on Wheels on Senior Independence

Meals on Wheels is a nationwide program that brings balanced and nutritious prepared meals right to the doors of homebound seniors. This program is a simple food delivery service but does so much more. This meal service supports seniors in all aspects of their lives...

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