On the morning of Monday, March 6, Meals on Wheels San Diego County kicked off its 21st annual Champions Week with members of San Diego Wave at the nonprofit’s Metro San Diego Service Center in the Old Town area. At lunchtime, Wave defender Kaleigh Riehl, as well as Willy Gloria, director of advocacy at Meals on Wheels San Diego County, delivered meals to Judy (above) and others in the Midway District.

Champions Week is an annual campaign to help raise awareness for the growing number of seniors facing hunger and isolation in the region, which are both serious problems currently impacting the community and nation at large. Throughout the five-day event, local community leaders and elected officials, such as District 2 Councilmember Dr. Jennifer Campbell, will deliver meals to the nonprofit’s senior clients across San Diego County.

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