Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa, Inc. is a charitable nonprofit coalition of public and private agencies, citizen advisory groups and private sector representatives, founded in 1990, dedicated to providing Meals on Wheels services to homebound elders in our county. They are the only agency in Contra Costa County raising funds specifically to provide meals for homebound elders through the countywide Meals on Wheels network.
Through donation from individuals, charitable foundations, businesses and civic groups, they subsidize a potion of all 300,000 Meals on Wheels delivered each year to by 400+ volunteers. These meals are delivered to nearly 2,200 nutritionally at risk home bound elders. Their primary service population is senior citizens aged 85 and older.
There are no paid employees in this organization so volunteers play a huge role in its success. As State and county cut backs continue to put pressure on vital in-home services such as in-home meal preparation and shopping assistance – Meals on Wheels may be the only program left to help.
Meals on Wheels needs dedicated people who will provide good cheer and nutrition to homebound and disabled residents in our community. It’s easy. All the meals are prepared and ready to be delivered. Each meal consists of one hot meal, milk, fruit and a dessert delivered five days a week, Monday through Friday. They are low sodium, diabetic friendly meals that are nutritious. Typical delivery times are between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm everyday, so all you need is a couple of hours a day.
If you would like to help, please call Donna Martin at 925-625-4545.
