Veteran Gives Back to Homeless

Veteran Gives Back to Homeless

Jerry is a Navy veteran and a guy who will give you the shirt off his back. Jerry is retired, and one of his main activities is community outreach for the homeless in San Francisco. Jerry has given out sandwiches (mostly PB&J), clothes, and other essential items...
Social Isolation and Loneliness: A Hidden Crisis

Social Isolation and Loneliness: A Hidden Crisis

Two-thirds of Meals on Wheels San Francisco’s clients live alone. It is a heavy burden on their lives and on our community. Loneliness and isolation are societal problems with all-too-real consequences that affect seniors and their loved ones. “Loneliness...
Hurricane Survivor Keeps Her Faith

Hurricane Survivor Keeps Her Faith

It wasn’t that long ago. Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans on August 29, 2021. The category 4 twister was the second most damaging hurricane to hit the state of New Orleans. Ida changed Rosemary’s life forever. She lost pretty much everything—her home, her belongings,...
Meals on Wheels Like a Family to Keith

Meals on Wheels Like a Family to Keith

“I tried to stand up, but I could not,” Keith, a Meals on Wheels client, said. “I didn’t realize the severity of my injuries, so I tried to stand again and just fell right back down.” In 2020, Keith experienced a terrible accident. He was visiting a friend in San...

A Look at the Home-Delivered Groceries program

The Home-Delivered Groceries program launched as a pilot on July 14, 2010, started with just 50 clients. But it has grown exponentially over time. Now, Meals on Wheels serves nearly 500 clients each week, with many more people served by partner organizations across...
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