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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events from Meals on Wheels Contra Costa and how we’re making a positive impact on our community. Learn more about our efforts to support homebound seniors and improve lives across Contra Costa County.