We are always so grateful for the kind and generous support from the community for our seniors this holiday season.
This year, we have created an Amazon Gift List with the hope that we can provide a needed gift to a Senior in need. The list…
When you meet Nancy, the first thing you notice is her spirit. She’s open, warm, and full of stories shaped by a lifetime of resilience.
Nancy grew up in Los Altos and Cupertino and married young, right out of high school. Her husband…
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region’s Online Wine Auction Is Now Open!
Looking to stock up on wine for the holidays while making a difference in your community? Meals on Wheels Diablo Region’s Annual Online Wine Auction is officially open for…
(SEPTEMBER 2025 – WALNUT CREEK, CA) Food insecurity is rising across the country, and in Contra Costa County, older adults are among the most at risk. Meals on Wheels Diablo Region (MOW Diablo Region) is calling on residents to make their voices…
(SEPTEMBER 2025 – WALNUT CREEK, CA) Meals on Wheels Diablo Region (MOW Diablo Region) announced last week that its Breakfast Bag program, which has provided thousands of nutritious morning meals to local seniors since 2020, will conclude on October…
CalFresh Healthy Living and other health organizations recommend eating a "rainbow" of colorful fruits and vegetables for optimal health, particularly as you age. This approach emphasizes consuming a variety of colors to obtain a wide range of…
Older adults include individuals ages 60 and older—a life stage that includes a broad range of ages and is influenced by a number of health and social changes that affect this population’s nutritional status. Achieving a healthy weight by following…
Lifestyle changes you can make to help prevent and lower high blood pressure:
Aim for a healthy weight. Being overweight adds to your risk of high blood pressure. Ask your doctor if you need to lose weight. In general, to maintain a healthy…
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all Americans. Physical inactivity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and being overweight are major risk factors for heart disease. The tip sheet below offers simple ideas on…
(JANUARY 2025 – WALNUT CREEK, CA) The recent executive order regarding pauses in certain federal payments understandably raised concerns for organizations like Meals on Wheels Diablo Region. However, as of January 29, 2025, the Office of Management…