Thank You Ford Motor Company!We are delighted to announce that Ford Motor Company has once again gifted a $31,500 grant to fuel our vans as they travel throughout San Diego County. The Ford Fuels Senior Nutrition program ensures that we are able to deliver meals to homebound seniors despite the continued high cost of gasoline. We are very grateful to Ford Motor Company for their continued and wonderful generosity.
Thank You Sycuan!A big thanks to Sycuan for their Title Sponsorship of our Fishing for Charity event happening August 6 – 8, 2013. Because of their generosity, all proceeds raised by event ticket sales will benefit Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc. and Fish. Food. Feel Good.Want to join in the fishing fun? Call 619-278-4041 to reserve your spot before they are gone!Read more about our generous community supporters.
Fight Senior Hunger with Phil!
On March 4, 2013, Phil Cihiwsky began a seven month trek from San Diego, California to York Harbor, Maine to tell the story of over 8 million seniors who are hungry and homebound. In an effort to raise awareness and funds to support Meals-on-Wheels, Phil is walking for those who can’t.
The Banfield Charitable Trust helps to support our AniMeals program, delivering donated dog and cat food for our clients’ beloved animal companions. Every year we have an opportunity to apply for a grant from the Trust and this year we were awarded $2,000! Thank you for your continued support! We can hear the delighted woofs and meows already!
Visit our Community Blog to read posts from our 24 bloggers. This week’s stories include:
Rural Meals-on-Wheels Clients Receive Additional Support Through Creative Partnership
The Growing Sandwich Generation
Home Delivered Meals Help Alleviate Social Isolation in the Elderly
Clark Kent: DLA Piper, MeadsDurket, PSAV, Union Bank
Peter Parker: Langlois Fancy Frozen Foods, Viejas Casino
Diana Prince: Carol Vassiliadis, Chakra Pilates
Christine & Neal Wichard, Dr. Gary Carr
Heritage Senor Care, Joy Ledford, Margeret and William Burzynski, McMahon Steel Company, Inc., Pillsbury Lois Lane: Care1st Health Plan, Eye/Comm, Inc., Georges and Daralyne Baddour, Forbes Foundation, Kronemyer-Pieper-Rossbacher Families, Morley Builders, Inc., Ratner & Pinchman, APLC
Printing of invitations, inserts and envelopes Courtesy of Cubic Corporation
Special thanks to Dos Gringos for
donating our beautiful floral centerpieces.
EVENTS
July
July 20, 2013 5:30 – 11:00 p.m.: Superhero Soiree and 4th Annual Chef Appetizer Challenge at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina (1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego, CA 92101) Please join Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc. at the Superhero Soirée to raise critical funds to support the independence and well-being of San Diego seniors. Guests wearing bright comic book colors will vote for the annual “Chefy Award” winner, bid on silent and live auctions, and dance the night away. Full plated dinner and cocktails included in ticket purchase. $150 per person from February 1, 2013 until June 15, 2013, then $175.00 per person; $1,500 per 10 person table. Click here to purchase tickets.Contact Stephanie DiStefano at (619) 278-4041 or sdistefano@meals-on-wheels.org with questions.
August
August 6-8, 2013: 2:30 p.m. Arrival: Fishing for Charity (Fisherman’s Landing 2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, CA 92106). Once again, Meals-on-Wheels and Fish. Food. Feel Good. will host the 2nd Fishing for Charity event on the beautiful Shogun 92’ luxury Fishing Boat. 25 fishermen will embark on a trip at dusk on August 6th and will return in the morning of August 8th. $400 per fisherman, includes fishing license and meals. Call 619-278-4041 to reserve your spot today! Limited spots available.
September
September 20, 2013 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Padres Tailgate and Game. Join us for the last game of the Padres season against the Dodgers! Enjoy dinner and drinks at the tailgate starting at 4:00 p.m., and then head to the game at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc.
September 28 – 29, 2013: English Motors at Fairbrook Tour and Show. For the 5th year, English Motors at Fairbrook will be hosting the annual car tour and English Motors show at Fairbrook Farms in Fallbrook, CA. To join the tour and show, please visit: http://www.englishmotorsatfairbrook.org/
OUR WISH LIST
Our Organization needs many things to keep the wheels rolling as efficiently as possible and allow us to serve even more seniors. See what is on our list!
