Mission
Meals On Wheels of San Francisco is committed to the belief that all seniors have the right to live independently with dignity and respect in their own homes for as long as it is safely possible. It is our mission to provide isolated homebound seniors in San Francisco with nutritious meals, daily human contact and supportive services to prevent their premature institutionalization.
History
MOWSF began as a grass-roots movement over 38 years ago with local members of the community looking out for their elderly neighbors. Concerned for the health and well-being of seniors who were unable to shop for or prepare meals, this group began preparing meals in neighborhood kitchens and delivering them to seniors throughout San Francisco. These volunteer efforts took hold and Meals On Wheels of San Francisco was founded in 1970.
As the program grew, it became apparent that isolated homebound seniors needed more than a meal. To help improve their quality of life, full-time social workers and nutritionists were hired. In 1995, Meals On Wheels of San Francisco opened its own industrial kitchen in Bayview/ Hunter's Point. This facility helped to improve the efficiency of production and delivery and provides meals for several other home-delivered meal programs in the Bay Area.
Today, more than 1,400 homebound seniors receive meals every day. Furthermore, collaboration with several local agencies allows us to provide our senior clients with access to the services they need to remain healthy and independent. Our growth has been tremendous but the need for support continues to outpace the public funding available to provide these services.
