Agency Details:

Meals On Wheels of San Francisco is committed to the belief that all seniors have the right to live independently with dignity and respect in their own homes for as long as it is safely possible. It is our mission to provide isolated homebound seniors in San Francisco with nutritious meals, daily human contact and supportive services to prevent their premature institutionalization.

Description:
Meals On Wheels of San Francisco is the largest and most enduring resource for home-delivered meals to seniors in San Francisco. Our network of drivers, social workers, nutritionists, community partners, volunteers, donors and advocates are a formidable force against senior neglect and malnutrition. Each Meals On Wheels of San Francisco client benefits from our belief that we need to deliver more than a meal… we are here to deliver hope to homebound seniors

History:
Meals On Wheels of San Francisco (MOWSF) began as a grass-roots movement over 38 years ago with local members of the community looking out for their elderly neighbors. Concerned for the health and well-being of seniors who were unable to shop for or prepare meals, this group began preparing meals in neighborhood kitchens and delivering them to seniors throughout San Francisco. These volunteer efforts took hold and Meals On Wheels of San Francisco was founded in 1970.

As the program grew, it became apparent that isolated homebound seniors needed more than a meal. To help improve their quality of life, full-time social workers and nutritionists were hired. In 1995, Meals On Wheels of San Francisco opened its own industrial kitchen in Bayview/Hunter's Point. This facility helped to improve the efficiency of production and delivery and provides meals for several other home-delivered meal programs in the Bay Area.

Today, more than 1,400 homebound seniors receive meals every day. Furthermore, collaboration with several local agencies allows us to provide our senior clients with access to the services they need to remain healthy and independent. Our growth has been tremendous but the need for support continues to outpace the public funding available to provide these services.

Contact person: Leslie Nipps, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

1375 Fairfax Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.mowsf.org

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: T Line at Evens and 3rd, 8 mins minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Cantonese, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes

Last updated on February 18, 2010