Meals on Wheels San Antonio to break ground on $18.9 million campus this Wednesday
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Meals on Wheels San Antonio, a nonprofit organization that helps to provide meal deliveries to local seniors, has seen an increase in the need for its services. On Wednesday, it is set to break ground on a new facility that has been years in the making to serve those who are most vulnerable in our community.
State program delivers COVID-19 vaccines to local Meals on Wheels clients
SAN ANTONIO โ Vinsen Faris, CEO of Meals on Wheels San Antonio, says heโs already started getting calls from seniors grateful for the chance to get their COVID-19 shots without leaving home. About 4,000 people are served through Meals on Wheels in San Antonio, Faris says about one-third of them have asked to be put on the list to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The partnership comprises of the City of San Antonio, San Antonio Housing Authority and San Antonio Fire Department. Meals on Wheels provides the list of those interested clients to the city and they determine how to prioritize. Related: โDo not call 911 to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment,โ San Antonio Fire Department says
USAA donates $3.5 million to San Antonio organizations for COVID-19 relief
SAN ANTONIO โ San Antonio-based USAA has donated $5 million to nonprofit organizations across the country as support during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a large chunk of that going to seven local programs. USAA on Thursday announced $3.5 million will go to local organizations like Haven for Hope, the San Antonio Food Bank and Meals on Wheels โto address needs exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic.โโSince the pandemic began in March, many families across the country have experienced hardships related to food insecurity, limited access to technology and connectivity for remote schooling, lack of childcare and sometimes even homelessness,โ Harriet Dominique, chief diversity, inclusion and corporate responsibility officer, said in a news release. โAligned with our mission, we hope this continued support that we are able to provide to key nonprofit organizations helps with some of the burdens families are experiencing.โAdThe seven organizations included in the distribution include:Boys & Girls Clubs of San AntonioHaven for Hope of Bexar CountySan Antonio Food BankSan Antonio Metropolitan MinistriesUnited Way of San Antonio and Bexar CountyMeals on Wheels San AntonioTexas A&M University-San Antonio to help โclose the digital divideโThe remaining funds will be donated to more than a dozen nonprofit locations across the country, USAA said. The latest report from the Labor Department shows that the number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose to 742,000 last week. More coronavirus coverage:
As seen on SA Live - Thursday, September 10, 2020
SAN ANTONIO Today at 1 p.m. on SA Live, The Big Give 2020! How you can help the San Antonio Food Bank, Meals on Wheels San Antonio and more, plus crafts for Grandparents Day, a Texas Eats preview, a musical performance and more. Speaking of nonprofits, hundreds of them in the South Texas area are raising money through The Big Give today! SA Live airs weekdays at 1 p.m. on KSAT 12. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, a smart TV or smartphone.
Meals on Wheels San Antonio in dire need of volunteers
SAN ANTONIO The number of people needing food delivered to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased, but the volunteers needed to make the deliveries have dropped significantly, Meals on Wheels San Antonio officials said. Currently, Meals on Wheels San Antonio is serving more than 4,500 clients. Before the pandemic began, about 160 volunteers were delivery meals daily, but just last week that number dwindled to about 29 volunteers a day. Weve added almost 1,000 clients since this whole thing started, said Ariana Barbour, of Meals of Wheels San Antonio. So, I want to fulfill it.Meals on Wheels volunteers continue to deliver meals amid coronavirus pandemicGuerrero has continued to deliver meals amid the pandemic and hes encouraging others to join him.
Meals on Wheels, Soldiers Angels partner to feed homebound veterans
San Antonio Meals on Wheels is extending its services to more seniors and veterans in San Antonio. Kristin Rivera, communication engagement director of Meals on Wheels San Antonio, said since the pandemic began, there is more need for meals and deliveries. Meals on Wheels and Soldiers Angels are now teaming up to meet the need. (The pandemic) presented a bigger challenge, said Steven Zuniga, area manager of Soldiers Angels. So I felt like I needed to give something back to the community, said Joe Shoemaker, volunteer for Meals on Wheels and organizer for Soldiers Angels.