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Meals on Wheels Unveils New Generator That Can Save Up To 10,000 Meals
Private and Public Sectors Come Together to Help Fight Food Insecurity In San Francisco
On Monday, October 27th, Meals on Wheels San Francisco (MOWSF) hosted a Generator Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to unveil its newly installed backup generator at The Sangiacomo Flynn Building (TSFB). This essential infrastructure upgrade ensures uninterrupted operations to prepare and deliver meals to thousands of homebound seniors across the Bay Area, even during power outages or natural disasters.
The event will included key partners who helped secure the generator, including MOWSF funders, Board members, City and County officials, Senator Scott Wiener, and members of the Honorary Board and MOWSF staff.
FUNDERS & SUPPORTERS:
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- California Department of Aging
- U.S. Senator Scott Wiener
- Sutter Health Community Health
- Amazon
- William G. Irwin Foundation
- Bothin Foundation
- San Mateo County
- Plant Construction / Don Libbey
Meals on Wheels San Francisco (MOWSF) is a nonprofit organization that serves homebound seniors aged 60 and older, as well as people with disabilities in San Francisco and Northern San Mateo Counties who face financial hardship, illness, or disability. It is the only organization in the Bay Area to offer two home-delivered meals a day. Founded in 1970, MOWSF delivers more than 2.6 million meals yearly, ensuring no senior goes hungry or is forgotten. In addition to meals, MOWSF provides a network of professional services that help seniors live with dignity and independence in their homes, including nutrition counseling, social work, and wellness services that decrease isolation.
