Meals on Wheels

Hot, Nutritious Meals Are A Real Life Saver!

Now serving all South San Mateo County from Belmont through East Palo Alto!

Every week, Peninsula Volunteers delivers over 1,300 hot, nutritious meals to primarily homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in south San Mateo County who are unable to cook for themselves.

For those who have been homebound for a long time, the delivery of a hot meal may be the only connection they have with the outside world that day. For others, momentarily sidelined for a few days or weeks, the arrival of a delicious meal can be a precious lifeline that allows them to get on their feet again. Meals on Wheels can be provided during a short-term convalescence or long-term disability.

We have answers to your questions:

How do I qualify and what if I don't?  
Who pays?
How to apply? 
What are the meals like?  
Can I get help with diet and other needs?

 

Please help us alleviate senior hunger. 

Join our "Hunger is NOT a Choice" campaign now!

News & Announcements

Peninsula Volunteers’ Announces 2012 “Dine Out” Campaign to Benefit Meals on Wheels Program
Posted Thu, 10 May 2012 16:49:41 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

Tuesday, October 16, is the date for the 2012 “Dine Out” fundraising campaign to benefit the Meals on Wheels program at Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. Participating restaurants in San Mateo and Santa Clara County will donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to Meals on Wheels to feed local homebound seniors.  In addition, diners at participating ...READ MORE
Sequoia Healthcare District Approves $6.8 Million in 2012 Grants
Posted Fri, 04 May 2012 19:27:05 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

May 3, 2012 (REDWOOD CITY, CA) — Sequoia Healthcare District directors approved a 2012-13 grant program of $1.34 million to a record 29 nonprofits, allocated $2.9 million to school health in eight public school districts, renewed its support of the San Mateo County Medical Center in the amount of $2 million and funded Samaritan House’s ...READ MORE
“I Can’t Wait for Meals on Wheels!”
Posted Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:36:21 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

Charlotte Applebaum (Age 6) loves her time helping Meals on Wheels. Her mother, Joan Friedman, explains, “The clients light up when they see her, and she enjoys talking to them. It is truly a win-win situation! It feels great to give back to the community and for my daughter to learn the importance of service.” ...READ MORE
Meals on Wheels Driver Thanked at Volunteer Appreciation
Posted Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:33:42 +0000 by Danielle Gasbarro

May Leong, volunteer Meals on Wheels driver for many years, received a gift basket and Thank You from Peninsula Volunteers at this year’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. May truly enjoys her weekly morning route and gets to know her clients. “It gives me great satisfaction to be able to brighten up the day of a ...READ MORE
Hunger is Not a Choice!
Posted Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:21:46 +0000 by bcharlow@peninsulavolunteers.org

12,000 seniors face hunger in San Mateo County every day. They are our mothers, fathers, family members, neighbors and friends. Join with us to end senior hunger in our community. In March, 2012 our program is expanding within San Mateo County. We need your donation to cover these additional costs! PLEASE GIVE NOW! Click here ...READ MORE

Web Stories

Mayors for Meals

For a taste of the fun at our annual Mayors for Meals event view this video:

 

 

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