SOS Meals on Wheels

08/28/2026

Hear from our Executive Director, Charlie Deterline, as he shares his passion for feeding people and how this work feeds his soul.

08/27/2026

SOS Meals on Wheels celebrates 60 years of service! For six remarkable decades, we have stood as a lifeline for our older neighbors, delivering far more than nutritious meals. With every visit, we bring connection, compassion, and the reassurance that our community cares.

Visit our 60th Anniversary website to learn more and celebrate with us: https://60years.sosmow.org/

08/20/2026

Every neighbor has a story. Meet Ms. Ena.

Originally from Hong Kong, Ms. Ena has lived in Alameda County for over 40 years. In this video, she shares a glimpse into her life thus far.

Get to know your neighbors. Deliver life-saving meals.

08/14/2026

What inspires someone to give their time to help others?

Meet Susan, an SOS Meals on Wheels kitchen volunteer, who vividly remembers how often it was her own mother sitting at her kitchen table with an SOS meal.

Join Susan in honoring our older neighbors with the gift of service. Sign up here:
sosmow.org/volunteerapplication

08/12/2026

We deliver so much more than a meal.

With every meal delivery, we bring connection, compassion, and the reassurance that our community cares.

See what makes our mission different.

07/10/2026

Cherry Festival 2026 🍒

Celebrating 10 million meals, 60 years of service, and the community that makes it all possible!

06/24/2026

Adults aged 60 and older lose billions of dollars to fraud annually, with reported losses reaching approximately $2.4 billion in recent Federal Trade Commission data and surging even higher in FBI tracking. Today, we’re joining government agencies and organizations across the country to raise awareness about imposter scams.

If a senior in your life is vulnerable, you can help by making them aware of fraudulent practices. If someone says they’re from the government and tells them to move their money or put it in a federal locker, that’s an imposter scam. No one from the government will ever tell a citizen that their money isn’t safe or that they must move it to “protect it.” Only a scammer will. ejcc.acl.gov/imposters

06/09/2026

New York Fed data shows U.S. food insecurity has more than doubled since 2020 to 10% of households, creating a "K-shaped" economic crisis that disproportionately threatens older adults on fixed incomes with rising costs. As seniors cannot increase income to match inflation, many are forced to drain savings, cut medications, or skip meals, necessitating urgent community action to support local senior nutrition programs and meal delivery. For more information, read this source article on NPR: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/27/nx-s1-5836441/food-insecurity-economy-new-york-fed

05/29/2026

We are so grateful for the Rotary Club of San Leandro and its many years of partnership with SOS Meals on Wheels! For more than a decade, San Leandro Rotarians have shown up for their older neighbors, volunteering in our kitchens, delivering meals, and granting us funds that help us sustain our programs.

Last week, we were proud to be counted among the eleven local nonprofits receiving a total of $30,000 in community grants. We are also excited to join the club in celebrating its 100th year. In honor of this tremendous milestone, San Leandro Rotarians recently made a major gift of $100,000 to the San Leandro Parks and Recreation Department to help build a fitness court at Marina Park!

05/14/2026