Pacific Grove, Calif. – March 21, 2023 – Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula (MOWMP) announced today it has been named Nonprofit of the Year by the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce in recognition of 50 years of service to the community through its Home Delivered Meals program and the Meals on Wheels Community Center.
“We are honored to be named Nonprofit of the Year by the PG Chamber. They are strong partner-advocates of ours and have been for many years. We look forward to continuing our collaboration together,” says Christine Winge, MOWMP’s executive director. “We’re proud of our accomplishments around nutrition and socialization for the homebound and for our new programmatic offerings that bring together and support the broader community.”
President & CEO of the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce, Jenny MacMurdo, says, “Meals on Wheels is a great example of a nonprofit making a real difference in our community.”
MacMurdo continues, “This award is a well-deserved recognition not only of their work, but the tremendous feedback we receive from the people who have direct experience working with their Board, staff, and volunteers. We are fortunate to have such a deeply rooted and impactful nonprofit right in our backyard.”
MOWMP produces nearly 25,000 meals per month on average, serving homebound seniors, disabled adults, veterans, and other underserved populations. For more information, please visit the organization’s website and learn how its programs, including the Meals on Wheels Community Center, and Group Dining sites in Pacific Grove, Monterey, Seaside, Marina, and Salinas, meet the needs of clients across Monterey County.
