Meals on Wheels California broadens and amplifies the impact of our member programs by improving the lives of seniors, persons with disabilities, and their families through nutrition, resources, advocacy, and connection.
2026 MOWCA AIM Conference
March 23 – March 25 in San Diego, CA
This new destination offers not only the ideal setting to exchange best practices and explore the latest in senior nutrition and care, but also the chance to recharge, connect, and celebrate the power of our statewide network in a true island oasis.
We need your help more than ever. Your donation helps provide material support to our member agencies and collectively advocate for seniors so their voices are heard.
We are sincerely grateful for your support.
California Client Stories
Love, Mike: A Lifetime of Service
California dreaming was put on hold when Mike, like his father and grandfather before him, enlisted in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. Serving his country was always…
Life, Love and a Sacred Connection
The Woodley’s story began when she was a high school student and he, a college freshman. They first met at a school club gathering in Crystal Lake. The moment she…
Living the Dance of Life
In the early 1960s, Luis Brito left his beloved wife, Maria in El Salvador, seeking opportunities in the United States. After working at the newly built Candlestick Park in San Francisco…
Sylvia Lamont, A Farm Girl at Heart
Sylvia Lamont, who will mark her 95th birthday in October, explaining her still-healthy appetite and appreciation for the meals delivered to her each week. “They’re wonderful!” She especially…
We are actively seeking funding opportunities for our member organizations. Click through for several from HHS.
News
Partnering with Meals on Wheels California
This powerful collaboration translates into tangible wins for our older neighbors, ensuring that they may thrive in the communities they call home.
Funding Opportunities from the Administration of Community Living
A new Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services (INNU) Notice of Funding Opportunity is now available from ACL’s Administration on Aging via Grants.gov: Advancing Strategies to Support Older Adults with Behavioral Health Conditions in the Senior Nutrition Program Setting.
Meals on Wheels California Announces Christine Winge as New Board President
Meals on Wheels California (MOWCA) – a Meals on Wheels America-affiliated state association – announced today the appointment of Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula’s (MOWMP) Christine Winge as the new President of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
MOWCA Announces 2025 Survey Results
Check out the 2025 MOWCA Survey Results for California.
