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MOWMP has been named a TOP 5 finalist!
We are proud to announce that Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula as been named one of the top 5 finalists—out of nearly 1,000 nonprofit entries across the U.S. and Canada—for the 2025 Defender Service Awards presented by Chase! This incredible honor puts us one step closer to winning a custom Defender 130 vehicle, specially designed to support nonprofits like ours. #defendourcommunity
PUBLIC VOTING HAS ENDED.
PUBLIC VOTING HAS ENDED.
PUBLIC VOTING HAS ENDED.
PUBLIC VOTING HAS ENDED.
PUBLIC VOTING HAS ENDED.
2025 Defender Service Awards
Why Your Vote Matters
Each meal we deliver is more than food—it’s independence, dignity, and hope for seniors, adults with disabilities, veterans, and other underserved populations who count on us. Winning this Defender would directly expand our ability to serve the Monterey Peninsula community for years to come.
MOWMP is in the running for the Community Services Award – food, shelter, environment. With so much to do for our communities and the people who call them home, the Defender has the versatility to help.
7.7
Meals given to our community
2.8
Deliveries in our neighborhoods
4.7
Miles driven
Our impact is not just delivering meals—we deliver health, dignity, and human connection to thousands of our neighbors every year.
2025 Defender Service Awards
Why a Defender Matters
At Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula, our vehicles are more than just transportation—they are the lifeline connecting home-delivered meals to seniors, adults with disabilities, veterans, and other underserved populations who depend on us every day.
2025 Defender Service Awards
A new Defender would:
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Expand Our Reach: With its impressive cargo capacity, we can carry more meals per route and serve more clients without adding extra trips.
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Navigate Challenging Terrain: From the winding hills of Carmel Valley to the foggy coastal roads of Big Sur, the Defender’s all-terrain capability ensures every client can be reached, no matter where they live.
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Protect Volunteers & Meals: Safety features, elevated visibility, and reliable climate control mean our drivers and meals stay safe, secure, and fresh during delivery.
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Strengthen Reliability for Years to Come: The Defender’s durability ensures fewer breakdowns, reduced maintenance costs, and consistent service for our community long into the future.
See how a New Devender would impact operations.
This vehicle is more than an award—it’s an investment in independence, dignity, and hope for the people we serve.
With your votes, you’re helping us keep our promise: to deliver nourishment and human connection, one doorstep at a time.
Thank You to ei3 Corporation
Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula extends its appreciation to ei3 Corporation for their generous support of the Defender Service Awards. As the presenting donor for the Community Service category, ei3 Corporation will provide the winning nonprofit with a $30,000 donation, payable when the Defender prize vehicle is delivered in 2026.
This contribution ensures that the winner will not only receive a world-class vehicle but also the financial resources to strengthen their mission and expand their impact in the community.
We are honored to be among the finalists in this category and grateful for the opportunity made possible by ei3 Corporation’s commitment to empowering nonprofits. With their support, organizations like ours can continue delivering essential services, uplifting lives, and driving meaningful change.
