Meals on Wheels Diablo Region’s Meal Delivery Continues After Fire

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA (Sept. 30, 2022) — Last week, Meals on Wheels Diablo Region had a fire in its Walnut Creek office. Investigators suspect a faulty light panel caused the fire.

The offices will remain closed while the organization assesses smoke, water, and other damage, but according to Caitlin Sly, Executive Director, the fire will not affect meal deliveries.

“Meals are prepared and packaged at an off-site kitchen,” says Sly. “Our volunteers will pick up meals at our other pick-up sites around the County. We can ensure that all clients will receive their meals.”

Supportive services like Fall Prevention, exercise classes, Friendly Visitors, Care Management, will also continue uninterrupted.

The fire was contained in a second-floor storage room and any structural damage appears minor. “We are assessing the situation to see when staff will be able to reenter the building,” adds Sly. “During Covid, most of our staff were able to work from home without any disruption to services, in fact, no client ever missed a meal. Our staff and volunteers are resilient.”

Community help

MOW Diablo Region is already speaking to other organizations to arrange for temporary office space for its most essential workers. “We are so grateful for the offers to help,” says Sly. “The community recognizes the important service we provide to vulnerable seniors. Without MOW Diablo Region many seniors would go hungry.”

Volunteers were notified of the situation on Sunday and clients should not see any change to their delivery times.

If you have questions about meal delivery, volunteer assignments, or how you can help, please call 925-937-8311 or reach out to us online at info@mowdr.org.

Do make a donation to Meals on Wheels Diablo Region, click here.