Mission

To assist frail, homebound seniors to maintain their independence by fundraising and providing financial support, community outreach and strategic assistance to Meals on Wheels programs in Alameda County that deliver nutritious meals and perform wellness checks.

Our Vision

A community that has ended senior hunger.

Our Values

• Health/Wellness/Prevention
• Community
• Compassion
• Generosity
• Diversity
• Integrity
• Innovation

History

Alameda County Meals on Wheels was founded in 1987 (as Countymeals-on-Wheels) and is a non-profit 501(c)(3), governed by a Board of Directors and administered by an Executive Director. Alameda County Meals on Wheels serves as an umbrella organization to the six independent Meals on Wheels delivery programs throughout the county, which prepare and deliver warm meals daily.

Over 2,200 meals are delivered every weekday to homebound elders. The weekend’s meals are delivered on Friday, and one of our programs delivers seven days a week.

Alameda County Meals on Wheels’ major focus is on fundraising to support and expand the delivery of meals to homebound seniors. Our fundraising activities include:

• Direct mail appeals
• Grant writing
• Five Star Night Dinner & Auction
• Corporate Feed Our Seniors Day
• Bequests
• United Way and Local Independent Charities
• Semi-annual Newsletters

Federal Tax ID # 94-2651065