CAPITAL REGION CARES sheltering in place , and our staff has taken over this role with tremendous help from ACC Senior Services drivers .”
Funding for MoW comes from federal , state and local grants , as well as private donations and corporate support . “ Without throughout Sacramento County . those contributions and the support of the business community ,”
Under normal circumstances , MoW serves lunch five days a McAllister says , “ we couldn ’ t do the work we do .” week , free of charge , to approximately 800 participants age 60 MoW thanks ACC Senior Services and the Cosumnes River and over at its twenty All Seasons Cafes throughout Sacramento College Firefighter and EMT interns for assisting with meal delivery , County . With all of the cafes closed during the crisis , MoW is the Sacramento County Sheriff ’ s Department and its dedicated delivering shelf-stable meals to all participants . volunteers for keeping social contact with seniors by phone . MoW
MoW has been able to continue its normal service of delivering hopes to have volunteers back on-site by July and welcomes anyone meals , free of charge , to approximately 1,400 homebound and frail interested in volunteering to call ( 916 ) 444-9533 to learn more . seniors — with new safety measures to ensure social distancing , including leaving meals on doorsteps . Knowing how critical the program ’ s in-home visiting and assessments are , MoW volunteers are now checking on participants by phone to ensure they are safe and well .
“ With all our meals currently delivered to homes , we make sure staff has personal protection equipment and practices social distancing and sanitizing ,” says Kevin McAllister , executive director . “ Though volunteers would normally deliver meals , they ’ re
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Thank You to our Front Line !
Meals Oon Wheels
Collaborating to care for seniors .
eals on Wheels by ACC is adapting its services for the health and safety of participants , as well as staff and volunteers ,
Mduring the COVID-19 pandemic . Partnerships and program changes enable MoW to continue delivering meals to seniors
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Meals on Wheels by ACC would like to express sincere gratitude for all of the volunteers ,
essential workers and staff members who are on the front lines delivering meals to homebound and at-risk seniors during these challenging times . So many seniors throughout Sacramento County are struggling with access to food , with an increased demand for home-delivered meals . Because of the support of the amazing volunteers , essential workers , and staff , Meals on Wheels can continue to provide meals and friendly check-ins to over 2,000 seniors in need .
Thank you for helping our program keep seniors at home safe and fed !
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