GAF donates $10,000 to Meals on Wheels Long Beach
Meals on Wheels of Long Beach (MOWLB) is thankful for the Golden Age Foundation (GAF) and its continuous support. The GAF’s generous donation of $10,000 supports the nutritional and emotional needs of the most vulnerable residents in Leisure World. Since March 2020 and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, MOWLB has delivered over 70,000 meals to LW residents.
MOWLBwasfoundedin1971 and began serving LW residents in 2013. The service has steadily grown over the past eight years; over 150 LW residents receive two freshly prepared meals including a hot dinner, lunch, dessert and a beverage every weekday with a friendly visit and wellness check. Deliveries are made by caring and trained community volunteers who provide a valuable social connection for homebound residents. The goal for MOWLB is to help all clients remain safe, socially connected and nourished at home for as long as possible.
The program is available to any LWers who have difficulty cooking or shopping for meals due to illness, recent surgery or remain at home due to the pandemic. Donations from the GAF cover the daily fee for qualified, low-income residents.
For more information about the MOWLB program, visit the website at www.mowlb.org or call Caron Adler at (562) 439-5000, ext. 1.
The GAF has served the community for over 48 years. To learn more about the Golden Age Foundation, visit the website at www.GoldenAgefdn.org.
