News & Media
A meal and a caring person makes a vital difference in the life and wellness of an older adult living in your neighborhood.
Here you’ll find stories and photos of people in our community touched, nourished, and buoyed through Meals on Wheels Orange County.
Meals on Wheels Orange County Mission
To nourish the wellness, purpose and dignity of older adults and their families in our community.
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Press Contacts
Members of the media may contact:
Darla Olson,
VP, Advancement
dolson@mealsonwheelsoc.org
714.229.3362
In the Media
FV Mayor’s Update for the week of 6/29/2020 featuring Meals on Wheels Orange County, PCTAtv
GrandPad CEO Scott Lien appointed to Meals on Wheels Orange County Board of Directors, CISION, PrWeb
Multi-lingual COVID-19 resources available, Event-NewsEnterprise.com
City of Fountain Valley: Great Plates Delivered by Meals on Wheels Orange County, Patch.com
Orange County arranges for meal deliveries for seniors, Event-NewsEnterprise.com
In the age of coronavirus, seniors and the people who help them are in need, OC Register
Coronavirus won’t stop food proproviders from helping seniors, others who are hungry, OC Register
Meet Orange County’s 100 top influencers for 2019, OC Register
Meals on Wheels Orange County’s Senior Care Hero Awards Dazzles, Patch.com
Meals on Wheels OC’s chief spotlights hunger among older adults, OC Register
Anaheim Seniors Have A New Ally: An App That Helps Track Their Well-Being, LAist
Westminster Mayor and Meals on Wheels, The O Sceen
Seniors walk the fashion runway in Anaheim, Orange County Register
Meals on Wheels Orange County unveils renovated Anaheim center, Orange County Register
Seniorserv unveils Anaheim Adult Day Health Center, Buena Park – Anaheim, Independent
Nonprofit Provides Job Opportunities for Developmentally Disabled, Spectrum News
For homebound seniors, nutritious Meals on Wheels; for developmentally disabled adults who deliver them, a sense of purpose, Orange County Register
Brenda Smith, Senior Care Hero Awards Winner, Needs Your Help, OC Weekly
Fontana Resident Gets Caregiver Award, Fontana Herald News
Meals on Wheels Orange County Receives $20,000 from Bank of America, Patch.com
Hero Awards Raises $205K, Orange County Register
Shortage of housing and food are the top senior concerns in Orange County, Orange County Register
Susan Papiri and Senior Care Awards Honoree Alfonso Jackson interview, The Critical Mass Radio Show
A Battle to Save Seniors, Orange County Register
Senior Care Hero Awards Recipient Named OC Register’s 100 Most Influential People of 2014, Orange County Register
NBC 4, I am a Volunteer, NBC Los Angeles
The heart, soul and manpower behind Meals on Wheels Orange County
Senior population in O.C. more vibrant than ever, but risks exist, Orange County Register
Caring for those who have cared for us, Orange County Register
Advocates say seniors at risk with further federal cuts, Orange County Register
Serving food and conversation lifts senior’s spirits, Orange County Register
Woman and son struggle to meet needs, Orange County Register
State settlement spares adult day health, Orange County Register
Holiday meal served with laughs and dancing, Orange County Register
Meals on Wheels Orange County News
Announcing Great Plates Delivered by Meals on Wheels Orange County
We are excited to announce Great Plates Delivered by Meals on Wheels Orange County, a new initiative in response to COVID-19 to provide our older residents with much-needed meals during the Governor’s stay-at-home order. Learn more
SeniorServ Becomes Meals on Wheels Orange County to Raise Awareness about Hunger among At-Risk Older Adults
SeniorServ formally announced that it has become Meals on Wheels Orange County to raise much-needed awareness around the need to address hunger among at-risk older adults in the County. Learn more
Openings available now for Meals on Wheels & Senior Lunch Café Program
For more information please contact Meals on Wheels Orange County TODAY at 714-823-3294. Learn more
Meals on Wheels Orange County Honors OC’s Unsung Heroes and Raises $315,000
“Over 650 guest honored dozens of senior care providers at the 8th annual senior Care Hero Awards (SCHA) gala on October 20 at the City National Grove of Anaheim.” Read more
Fairhaven Memorial Steps Up as Diamond Sponsor of Meals on Wheels Orange County Senior care Hero Awards
“It was a natural fit to support this event in a meaningful way because our values are so closely aligned with those of Meals on Wheels Orange County. Respect, Integrity, Service Excellence and Building Enduring Relationships – these are the values that drive everything we do.” Learn more
Meals on Wheels Orange County is an Official Ambassador of Malnutrition Awareness Week
Find out more during Malnutrition Awareness Week, Sept 23-27, 2019. Read more
We’re proud of our Meals on Wheels Orange County CEO!
While Meals on Wheels Orange County is local, our CEO Holly Hagler recognizes the importance of working collectively with others across the nation. Read more
Meals on Wheels Orange County Receives $20,000 Grant from Bank of America
Meals on Wheels Orange County was presented with a $20,000 grant from Bank of America, as part of its philanthropic partnership with community service providers throughout Orange County. Read more
“Young at Heart” program, Public Cable Television Authority
Meals on Wheels Orange County programs profoundly impact the lives of aging adults in Orange County, just ask the folks at the Public Cable Television Authority. Watch our video and see how you can get involved. Donations and cheerful volunteers are always welcome. View Video
Meals on Wheels Orange County Adult Day Health Care Centers Selected for CalOptima PACE Expansion
After CalOptima’s thorough review of service quality, financial stability, operational capabilities and more, Meals on Wheels Orange County’s Adult Day Health Care centers in Santa Ana and Anaheim (formerly VIP Adult Day Health Care) are two of the five CBAS centers selected as community-based partners for the expansion. Read more
Meals on Wheels Orange County Receives $20,000 from Bank of America for Meals on Wheels Program
The grant will provide hundreds of meals to our county’s most vulnerable seniors ensuring our goal of sustainability in meeting an increasing demand for Orange County’s growing senior population. Read more
Subaru Share the Love Event Helps Meals on Wheels Orange County Deliver Nutritious Meals to Orange County Seniors
“Since its inception, Share the Love has helped deliver more than 1.4 million meals to seniors served by Meals on Wheels. It is our hope that this year’s event ensures that even more seniors receive the nourishment they need to continue living independently at home.” Read more