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How an $8 Monthly Gift Can Provide Meals & More

When it comes to charitable giving, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a small monthly donation. But at Meals on Wheels Contra Costa, even a modest recurring gift of $8 a month can create an outsized impact. In fact, monthly giving is one of the most effective...

Why Donating Locally Matters

Supporting Meals on Wheels Contra Costa in Your Community In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the impact of local charitable efforts. But when it comes to supporting vulnerable members of your community, nothing is more important than local giving....

The Power of Monthly Giving: Small Gifts That Make a Big Impact in Contra Costa County

Support Meals on Wheels Contra Costa with a monthly gift. Small donations provide meals, safety checks, and companionship to seniors across Contra Costa County.

Beyond the Holidays: Why Seniors in Contra Costa Need Your Help Year-Round

Learn why seniors across Contra Costa County rely on Meals on Wheels year-round—not just during the holidays. Discover how your donation or time can make a lasting impact.

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.

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...

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...
Great Ways To Volunteer This Spring!

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...

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5 Senior Health Tips To Welcome In 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,...

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The Impact Omicron Is Having On Our Senior Community

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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The Pandemic’s Impact on Food Insecurity Among Older Adults

The Pandemic’s Impact on Food Insecurity Among Older Adults

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...

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What It Means To Be A Meals On Wheels Volunteer

What It Means To Be A Meals On Wheels Volunteer

Volunteering for a nonprofit organization is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. In fact, over 63 million Americans volunteer their time to make a real difference. These volunteers offer time, expertise, talent, and labor to various causes to make...

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Tips Seniors Can Use to Stay Safe and Healthy This Winter

Tips Seniors Can Use to Stay Safe and Healthy This Winter

Winter can be tough on seniors: the colder weather makes it harder for those less mobile, getting out and about is more demanding, and keeping up with their everyday routines can be completely disrupted. As a result, many seniors are out and about less, leading to...

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How Meals on Wheels Handles Meal Delivery Amidst Covid-19

How Meals on Wheels Handles Meal Delivery Amidst Covid-19

Prior to January 2020, most of us couldn’t fathom the idea of a global pandemic. There are plenty of movies about it, but we didn’t think it could happen to us. Now, in December 2021, we have lived through a pandemic. COVID has caused over 795,000 deaths in the United...

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What It Can Mean to Give A Little Bit

What It Can Mean to Give A Little Bit

As 2021 comes to an end, it’s a time of reflection. We all take the time to think about the successes and failures we experienced in our personal and work lives. It’s also a time when charitable giving is paramount to continue a nonprofit’s operations. Since raising...

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How Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa Is Helping Our Community

How Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa Is Helping Our Community

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...

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