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- EIN 95-2660509
- (619) 260-6110
- 2254 San Diego Ave Ste 200 San Diego CA 92110 USA
- www.meals-on-wheels.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Food, Meals on Wheels
Mission: Meals on wheels san diego county's mission is to support the independence and well-being of seniors who choose to age in their home or for those that are unable to afford quality institutional care and must remain at home. Many seniors experience chronic illnesses and disabilities that often make activities of daily living difficult. Meals on wheels san diego county is part of the community safety net serving older adults in the home with care services that include the delivery of up to two fresh meals a day, daily safety checks (with referral to other social services if necessary) and a friendly visit.
Programs: Meals on wheels san diego county serves all of san diego county, including the 3,049 square miles of rural and unincorporated areas. Of all seniors served, 84% are considered extremely-low to low income according to the 2017 income guidelines by the department of housing and urban development (hud). We subsidize 60% of the costs of meals, delivery, and other services provided, regardless of a seniors' ability to pay. Further subsidies are provided for seniors who are experiencing severe financial difficulties. For fiscal year 2017, we served over 3,288 homebound seniors throughout san diego county with 450,241 meals, daily safety checks and friendly visits using 2,986 trained volunteers.