FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Walnut Creek, CA, October 9, 2019 – Meals on Wheels Diablo Region (MOWDR) announced today that they will continue to deliver meals as long as possible throughout the proposed safety power outage planned for areas of Contra Costa County.
"We will continue regular deliveries unless our kitchen in Antioch is affected, said Nancy Raniere, Nutrition Services Division Manager for MOWDR.
Volunteer drivers are advised to pick up meals at their regular pick up sites until further notice.
If meal delivery is interrupted, clients are encouraged to utilize their emergency packs which contain enough food for six meals.
MOW staff will be onsite if the power goes out and may be reached at 925.937.8311.
About MOWDR
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region is a network of support services that helps seniors stay in their own homes. We are a full-service organization dedicated to improving all aspects of a senior’s life. We focus on whole person solutions, assessing a client's situation and then linking them to a broad network of support services from nutrition to social interaction to fall prevention and health and wellness. Throughout, our goal is to empower older adults to live independently and with dignity in their homes for as long as possible. Across programs, MOWDR supports over 6,500 seniors throughout Contra Costa County each year. To learn more about MOWDR support services visit:
mowdiabloregion.org
