by Jim Oswald | Nov 27, 2023 | Blog, News
For San Franciscans like 84-year-old Carmen, the simple pleasure of a home-cooked meal was not a possibility — until Meals on Wheels came into the picture. “I often feel lonely. Very lonely, so I try to be very strong,” says Carmen. Carmen looks...
by Jim Oswald | Nov 17, 2023 | Blog, Story
I met Paul, who is 80, outside of his apartment on Powell Street in San Francisco on a picture-perfect day. The iconic cable cars clang up and down the street unloading a steady stream of people into Union Square. The sidewalks were lined with well-dressed tourists...
by Jim Oswald | Oct 19, 2023 | Blog, Story
Alan Blackman’s eyes twinkle with a life well-lived and full of treasured memories. The former Brooklyn, NY native has lived in his home in San Francisco’s Castro district for the past 33 years. Alan lives in a classic Victorian. Upon entering, I began...
by Jim Oswald | Sep 18, 2023 | Blog, Story
Photo Courtesy: Raven Nielsen Ilene, who receives Meals on Wheels, has traveled the globe in her younger days. The Brooklyn, New York native has lived in India, picked grapes in various cities in France and visited a multitude of countries including Morocco, and...
by Jim Oswald | Sep 7, 2023 | Blog, Story
We had the most heartwarming experience at Meals on Wheels San Francisco! Carmen, who is 84 years young and has been receiving meals from us since 2020, received her meal delivery on September 7th from none other than San Francisco Police Chief William...
