By Daily Press staff
The tables will turn on hundreds of people who’ve given up their time to serve meals to those in need.
In the spirit of appreciation, Meals on Wheels West, is honoring their volunteers at a breakfast scheduled for April 26, hosted by Le Merigot Beach Hotel & Spa in Santa Monica.
The breakfast will recognize more than the 300 volunteers who deliver meals to the home-bound in the community. Speakers will include Sgt. David Thomas of the Santa Monica Police Department and Santa Monica City Councilman Ken Genser.
Meals on Wheels West is an independent, volunteer driven, non-profit organization providing home-delivered meals to those persons who cannot provide for themselves, regardless of age. Last year, Meals on Wheels West delivered 115,000 meals to more than 629 people in Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Topanga.
Meals on Wheels West is celebrating its 30th anniversary. In 1974, the program started with meals delivered to eight home-bound people. The organization’s mission is to nourish and enrich the lives of individuals of all ages through services that promote independent living and dignity.
For volunteer opportunities call (310) 394-7558 between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 23, 2004. Read the original PDF.