Meals on Wheels San Diego County

Supporting Independence & Well-Being of Seniors

Keeping them in their homes, where they want to be.

Together, we can deliver®

One smile at a time.

MORE THAN A MEAL®

Delivering meals and smiles is just the beginning of what we do for our clients.

709,309

meals delivered

4,476

clients served

690,412

miles driven

667

animals served

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We help people in need, but also need your help.

Together, we are creating a better way to deal with hunger.

From humble beginnings in 1960 with a few women deciding to deliver meals to their elderly neighbors, to serving over 700,000 meals throughout the entire county, Meals on Wheels is devoted to the health, safety, and well-being of San Diego seniors.

Sometimes the Real Hunger Is for Human Connection

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Make sure our seniors are not forgotten. Give now to help them!

Ways to Donate

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We consider our volunteers to be our greatest asset and need your help.

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Legacy Giving

Every act of giving is personal and unique. Being a part of our Legacy Circle, by remembering our San Diego seniors through a will, trust, designation or other planned gift, will have substantial meaning and impact.

Legacy Circle members share a dedication to helping our senior friends, family and neighbors. They often have a soft spot in their hearts, remembering when they delivered meals or how a family member was helped by our services. Legacy Circle members wish to see this wonderful work continue within our community for decades to come. All too often, meaningful planned giving gifts go unrecognized because they come at the end of the donors’ lives. Forward-thinking donors have the ability to plan a legacy gift, regardless of current assets or income. Your legacy gift will be recognized through our Legacy Society membership list.

If you have already included, or intend to include Meals on Wheels San Diego County in your will, trust or other planned gift, we encourage you to notify us so we may honor you as a member. It is our greatest pleasure to recognize and thank all donors during their lifetimes. Should you wish to have your planned gift go unrecognized, we will also honor this request. Additionally, a gift made “in honor of” a family member, or individual, will also be accommodated please use the following address for your planned giving designations:

Meals on Wheels San Diego County
Attn: Matt Topper
9590 Chesapeake Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
EIN: 95-2660509

Sample Bequest Language

For further information, please contact Amie Brown at 619-278-4005 or abrown@meals-on-wheels.org.

The following language is intended to help you and your attorney begin drafting a bequest that reflects your personal goals and philanthropic intentions. When preparing your estate plans, please ensure the following legal name and information is included in all documentation:

Meals on Wheels San Diego County
9590 Chesapeake Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
EIN: 95-2660509

Unrestricted Gift

A gift that can be used where the need is greatest:

“I give, devise, and bequeath to Meals on Wheels San Diego County, San Diego, California, (insert dollar amount) Dollars to be used for its general purposes.”

Residuary Bequest

Leaves any remainder after all other bequests have been paid:

“I give, devise, and bequeath to Meals on Wheels San Diego County, San Diego, California, (insert percentage amount)% of the residue of my estate to be used for its general purposes.”

Contingent Bequest

Takes effect only if a primary intention cannot be met:

“In the event that (insert name) predeceases me, I give, devise, and bequeath his/her bequest or share to Meals on Wheels San Diego County, San Diego, California, to be used for its general purposes.”

Please Note:

Instead of specifying a fixed dollar amount, you may choose to leave a percentage of your estate or describe specific property or assets.

We strongly recommend that you consult with your legal or financial advisor to ensure that your charitable intentions are accurately documented and aligned with your overall estate planning goals. The language provided here is intended as a helpful guide to open those conversations.

Meals on Wheels is the only agency providing meals for 7 days a week, including holidays. Additionally, we cover the entire county, including delivery into the over 3,049 square miles of rural and unincorporated areas. Meals on Wheels San Diego County subsidizes 60% of the costs for meals, delivery, and other services provided, regardless of a senior’s ability to pay.

Distributing home-delivered meals and safety checks could not be accomplished without the help of our very large and caring volunteer workforce who deliver meals with a hug and a smile and ensure our homebound seniors are OK. Frequently the volunteer may be the only person the senior sees all day, providing human contact and a safety net, particularly for those seniors living alone. Lives are saved nearly every week as a result of acquiring the proper emergency personnel for someone who has fallen, had a stroke, or is simply in need of additional resources.