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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.

The Meals on Wheels San Francisco community amazes us every day with their generosity and support of our mission.

This year has brought added challenges, but there have also been many accomplishments. So, let’s pause to look back at some of 2021's highlights because our successes made possible by you are successes for those in need of Meals on Wheels!

A Record Year of Serving Those in Need

One year of operating in our new kitchen brings smiles to our faces as well as to those of our senior meal recipients.

Meals on Wheels San Francisco prepares 6,500 turkey meals for delivery to homebound seniors - a record in its history. Volunteers craft thousands of holiday greetings, slice pie and more to make this annual event a success.

The Sangiacomo Flynn Building, home to our new industrial kitchen and food distribution center in Bayview, has increased our meal production capacity during a time when need it most.

On November 19, we celebrated a HUGE milestone in our now 51-year history – the official dedication and opening of our new, state-of-the-art industrial kitchen and food distribution center in Bayview!

Nine-year-old Yash Grover learns about philanthropy --  donates proceeds from his lemonade stand to Meals on Wheels San Francisco and homebound seniors.

Prior to receiving Meals on Wheels, Bruce received monthly food boxes -- not nearly enough to keep him healthy after being hospitalized with pneumonia.

The Nutrition team at Meals on Wheels San Francisco shares tips on how to select healthy and delicious foods for older palates.

Monthly giving is a win-win for both the corproate sector and nonprofits like Meals on Wheels San Francisco.