$17,000 Donation For Alameda Meals on Wheels

ALAMEDA, CA — Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan presented $17,000 to Alameda Meals on Wheels Thursday. The program delivers hot, nourishing meals to Alameda residents seven-days-a-week. The contribution will be used to fund services for veterans who are referred by Operation Dignity.

Operation Dignity is a local nonprofit organization that provides homeless veterans the tools needed to live a self-sufficient and stable life.

“Not having enough food is a tragic reality for far too many of our veterans in Alameda,” said Chan. “Many veterans are home-bound due to disability or because they lack access to transportation, so we don’t see their struggles. Many others are too proud to ask for help or even acknowledge that they need it. Programs like Meals on Wheels and Operation Dignity play a vital role in helping to make sure our veterans live healthy, fulfilling lives.”

The money is from Chan's office budget.

“Supervisor Chan stepped up to help Alameda’s most vulnerable when they needed it most,” said Alameda Meals on Wheels Director Rosemary Reilly. “The Supervisor’s support will help ensure that veterans know where their next meal is coming from.”

The photo above shows Reilly; Mark Sorensen, Alameda Meals on Wheels Board President; and Chan.

In the photo above, Reilly, Sorensen and Chan are joined by Alameda Meals on Wheels staff members and volunteers.

-Images provided by Supervisor Chan's office

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