Congrats To Contra Costa 'Meals On Wheels' For $2K Grant For March Campaign!

News from Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services of Contra Costa County:

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA -- Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services is proud to announce that it has received a $2,000 grant award from Meals on Wheels America for its participation in the 14th Annual March for Meals campaign.

This past March was Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services' second year participating in the national Meals on Wheels awareness campaign, celebrating the collaboration of local organizations, businesses, government and compassionate individuals to ensure that our seniors are not forgotten.

"The March for Meals campaign shines a light on the needs of seniors in Contra Costa County -- people like Nubia and Rafael -- who worked all their lives and supported children and grandchildren who now need a little help in order to keep their independence," says Elaine Clark, CEO, MOWSOS.

Throughout the month of March, community leaders rode alongside volunteer drivers to deliver hot meals and a friendly smile to frail homebound seniors throughout Contra Costa County.

Among these leaders were:

District V Supervisor, Federal Glover; District IV Supervisor, Karen Mitchoff; Clayton Mayor, Howard Geller; Martinez Mayor, Rob Schroder; Pleasant Hill Mayor, Sue Noack; Oakley Mayor, Kevin Romick; Orinda Mayor, Victoria Smith; Walnut Creek Mayor Pro-tem, Rich Carlston; Pleasant Hill Councilmember, Tim Flaherty; Concord Councilmember, Dan Helix; Walnut Creek Councilmember, Bob Simmons; Bay Point All in One, President, Delano Johnson; Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, Lt. Paul O'Mary and Deputies Katie Rhoe and Matt Buckley; Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County, Executive Director, Will McGarvey; American Medical Response (AMR), Public Information Officer, Alicia Moore.

Nearly $400,000 has been granted to 265 local Meals on Wheels programs and one Meals on Wheels America-affiliated State Association based on their March for Meals efforts. This year's grants were made possible through the generosity of Subaru of America, Inc. and its eighth annual Share the Love Event.

During the event held from November 19, 2015 through January 2, 2016, $250 was donated to a customer's choice of a national or hometown charity for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased. Meals on Wheels America has been a participating national charity since the event's inception in 2008.

"The March for Meals grant program is our way of recognizing Meals on Wheels America Members for their efforts to raise awareness and much-needed support for the critical service they provide their communities," said Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander. "Together, we can change the way this country cares for its seniors."

The annual March for Meals campaign is an effort led by Meals on Wheels America to present opportunities for volunteers, businesses and governments to support seniors in a variety of ways that make communities stronger, safer and healthier. For more information, visit marchformeals.com

Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services is a full-service nonprofit organization dedicated since 1968 to helping seniors live independently and with dignity. Based in Walnut Creek, the agency serves older adults all across Contra Costa County. More information can be found at www.mowsos.org.

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