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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

Meals on Wheels Orange County News

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