Update at 1:35 p.m.: The Meals on Wheels Radiothon was held this morning on 93.5 KKBN and Star 92.7 to raise money for those in need.
The estimate is that $188,000 has been raised so far, and it is not too late to donate. The Sierra Senior Providers deliver 60,000 meals each year to seniors through Meals on Wheels. The goal was to raise $150,000 with this year’s theme “More than a Meal.” The theme emphasizes the interactions employees and volunteers have with those they serve. Meals on Wheels offers comfort food, companionship, protection, friendship, and support.
At the conclusion of the on-air radio event, Executive Director Leon Casas Jr. thanked everyone involved. He said, “Thanks to community donors, business owners and organizations, and the individuals who make the Radionthon a successful fundraiser.” He adds, “It is never too late to donate.”
You can also donate all weekend long by clicking on the purple donation button on the mymotherlode.com homepage to go to Sierra Senior Providers’ donation information here.
Original post Aug. 20 at 9:41 a.m.: Sonora, CA – Get ready to do more for a good cause this Friday as the 20th Annual Meals on Wheels Fundraising Radiothon hits the airwaves.
This year’s theme for tomorrow’s radiothon is “More Than a Meal,” Central Sierra Broadcasting will be hosting the fundraiser on Star 92.7 KZSQ and 93.5 KKBN this Friday, August 21st, from 9 a.m. to noon. Meals on Wheels currently provides over 62,000 meals annually to just under 500 Meals on Wheels seniors in Tuolumne County. A crew of 25 volunteer drivers and three paid drivers along with a fleet of nine Subaru vehicles deliver the meals. Over the past 19 years community support has helped fund not only the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals and management of the vehicles, but also facilitated companionship, protection, support to stay safe at home, pet food, Tuolumne County Library reading materials and a smile every visit.
Star 92.7’s Mark Grauer and The Cabin’s Alisha Rock will talk to people running the Meals on Wheels program. The Tuolumne County Meals on Wheels program is overseen by Sierra Senior Providers. Executive Director Leon Casas Jr. states, “I have a great deal of passion for what the Sonora Senior Center provides to seniors in our county; tremendous community support, an excellent team of employees “The Dream Team,” along with 54 dedicated, hardworking volunteers!” Casas Jr. notes last year Central Sierra Broadcasting helped raise over $141,000 the goal this year is to raise $150,000.
The Meals on Wheels program offers five home-delivered, balanced, nutritious meals weekly to qualified seniors 60 years of age and older. To donate, call Sierra Service Providers (209) 533-2622 orclick here to donate.
