At a time when more and more seniors are fighting health issues and isolation in addition to their urgent need for food, our work is more critical than ever. Together, we can continue to erase hunger and loneliness while keeping families together. In addition to Meals [...]
When John made the decision to bring his wife Mary home from the care facility, he knew his role as full-time caregiver would be challenging, but as Mary’s health declined and John experienced his own health challenges, life became more difficult than he imagined. When shopping [...]
Meals On Wheels OC and Second Harvest of Orange County partner to feed kids for the summer, another way Meals On Wheels Orange County stays connected to the community. As Darla Olson, Vice President of Advancement states: "We provide the lunch and the snack, and we [...]
If you're like us, you sometimes find it hard to get the vitamins your body needs day-to-day, specifically in the summer. Did you know that aside from being delicious, guava is a source of Vitamin A, potassium, iron, and fiber? In fact, one cup of guava has [...]
After moving into an apartment complex for disabled seniors, Julie, 69, quickly discovered that her increased living expenses were more than her fixed income could cover. Healthy food and a balanced diet were too expensive for Julie’s budget. As a result, her nutrition suffered immensely. “I [...]
Robert and Beatrice After a 30-year career as a firefighter, Robert knew what it felt like to be fit and healthy but struggled following three knee replacement surgeries. His wife, Beatrice, was also experiencing multiple health and mobility challenges. The couple knew they needed help meeting [...]
Click HERE to watch the full ABC7 Salutes report.Jim once served his country in the United States Air Force. Now that he is retired, he is still serving his country. This time it's through serving meals to those who truly need them.Meals on Wheels OC and ABC7 [...]
Maureen and Kat Kat and her 87-year-old mother Maureen have both experienced health challenges over the years. For years, they have supported each other by pooling their resources and sharing a home together. When their health conditions worsened and money was in short supply, the pair [...]
Meals on Wheels OC volunteer, Jim, has been delivering meals for over 20 years. The 22- year Air Force Veteran grew up with “service as a mindset” and makes driving his weekly route a priority. He said, “Driving for Meals on Wheels is a commitment I’ve [...]
Maggie has always been independent, persistent, kind, and lovable. After retiring as a preschool teacher’s aide, she was missed so much, that she returned to work as a substitute teacher and continued working until she was 84 years old! At 85, Maggie was still going strong. [...]