Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula

Volunteer driver Fernando carries cold meal containers during Home Delivered Meals packout, demonstrating the dedication and determination that help ensure nourishing meals reach neighbors throughout our community. 12.6% of the population of Monterey County lives below the poverty line. 40.8% of county residents are food insecure. 99% of clients are satisfied with MOWMP services. 97% of clients report the meals are important to their mental health. 99% of clients report that receiving meals helps them remain in their home. 97% of clients report that social contact with their volunteer driver is important. 42% of clients report they have had to choose between food and other necessities like housing or utilities. Since 1972 4.9 million 2.9 million 8.4 million 1 million 187,129 118,312 726,570 32,750 In 2025 Miles Driven Deliveries Meals Volunteer Hours Our Impact mowmp.org/impact

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