Shirley Keeps a Song in Her Heart

Shirley Keeps a Song in Her Heart

Shirley’s love of God, cooking, family, and life radiates from her. You hear the love in her voice, and you see it in her smile as she talks about her family and her faith. As she recently said, “I’m having a good life.” Shirley is 69 years...
Pandemic Relief Funding for CalFresh Recipients Ends

Pandemic Relief Funding for CalFresh Recipients Ends

Kristi Hirsch meets Harry who receives Meals on Wheels in San Francisco. Supplemental emergency pandemic funding for people receiving CalFresh benefits will end in March putting many older adults at risk of becoming food insecure. According to the California...
A Pillar of Her Community

A Pillar of Her Community

She’s funny and kind and generous. Roslyn has lived a remarkable 70 years in Bayview. A life of service to her community and family.   She has fond memories of camping, her aunt and mother teaching her how to sew, and playing sports in the neighborhood. ...
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...
On the Road with Meals on Wheels

On the Road with Meals on Wheels

It’s 7:15 am and there’s a flurry of activity happening in the Meals on Wheels San Francisco parking lot. Phil Ishida arrived almost two hours ago to help get things ready for the day’s meal deliveries. While Meals on Wheels SF (MOWSF) kitchen staff cook and package...
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