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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. 

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, even her treasured collection of hats she wore to Sunday church services.

Now, only pictures remain. Pictures and her faith.

“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.”

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”

Celebrate the World of Flavors in Your Diet!

By: Carolyn Kamian
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, RDN

Did you know that registered dietitians have a favorite month of the year? Believe it or not, we do! The month of March is recognized as National Nutrition Month® by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Meals on Wheels driver, Daniel Chen, says his job taught him how to have compassion for other people in need.

Above: Daniel Chen retires from Meals on Wheels San Francisco after 18 years of serving homebound seniors throughout the City.
Below: King for the day! Co-workers celebrate and honor Daniel on his last day at work.

Did you know there are many Black figures in American history who have invented some of today's most popular foods?

Frederick McKinley Jones
Portable Refrigeration

In 1935, Frederick Jones created the first portable refrigeration units, making it possible to transport perishable items, including foods, over long distances.