March for Meals Campaign Raises Awareness of Senior Hunger In Riverside

Reproduced courtesy of the Press Enterprise:

Riverside Meals on Wheels Inc. recently announced that it will participate in the national 2012 March for Meals campaign. Riverside Meals on Wheels’ March for Meals campaign will help to raise awareness of the problem of senior hunger in Riverside, recruit volunteers for meal delivery, and raise funds for the local meal program.

“During these rough economic times, the food and human contact we provide to seniors in our community is needed more than ever,” said Debbie Keller, executive director of Riverside Meals on Wheels. “We need the community to come out and support our March for Meals events. Our clients are counting on us. We can’t let them down.”

Riverside Meals on Wheels is seeking sponsors for the 2012 March for Meals campaign. Sponsorships are open to individuals, restaurants, businesses, service organizations, and other community groups.

One of the highlights of the monthlong campaign is Mayors and City Council Members for Meals Day on March 21. On that day, local dignitaries will join other elected officials from across the United States in delivering meals to seniors in their local communities.

Participants will gather March 21 at the two food depot locations for Riverside Meals on Wheels — First United Methodist Church at 4845 Brockton Ave., and the Cal Baptist University Alumni Dining Commons loading dock at 8432 Magnolia Ave.

For more information, call (951) 683-7151 or visit the website by clicking here.

Riverside Meals on Wheels plays an important role in unifying the city around the shared common good and the “March for Meals” campaign is the perfect opportunity for Riverside residents to join together in support of local issues and philanthropic activities.