Posts by Carmen Miller
The Assistance League of Fullerton Provides Thanksgiving Gifts
The Assistance League of Fullerton is now providing gifts to the La Habra Meals on Wheels clients as well as Fullerton MOW. Many of their members are La Habra residents and they have graciously offered to provide gifts to our clients as well. Thank you for your generosity!
Read MoreVolunteer Annual Recognition Luncheon
La Habra Meals on Wheels has the best volunteers. We would not be able to have such a successful organization without their dedication. We deliver Monday through Friday and have six routes per day. Some of our volunteers deliver a few times a week, some once a week, some every other week and we also…
Read MoreHappy Halloween to our Clients
No tricks, just treats! We sent out women’s and men’s toiletries to all our clients along with some treats.
Read MoreLa Habra Meals on Wheels participates in the Lion’s Corn Festival Parade
The La Habra Host Lions hosted its annual Corn Festival and Parade on October 14. The event was well attended and enjoyed by the community. The festival was from Friday October 13 through Sunday October 15.
Read MoreLocal La Habra High School student Erica Wiessner donates handmade blankets to Meals on Wheels
Erica Wiessner, a Junior at La Habra High School, who in the past has delivered for La Habra Meals on Wheels, has offered to make blankets for our clients. We can have up to 75 clients at any given time so this will be quite a project for her. Erica is an AP Heritage student,…
Read MoreCity of La Habra Community Grant Presented to La Habra Meals on Wheels
Thank you to the City of La Habra for approving our grant request. Federal monies were made available to cities to distribute to local non profits who either lost revenue during the Covid-19 pandemic or incurred expenses due to the pandemic. During the pandemic our growth made it necessary to move out of our small…
Read MoreA Hot Night in Havana Fundraiser for La Habra MOW Exceeds Expectations
La Habra Meals on Wheels experienced an extraordinary evening of celebration and generosity at the spectacular home of Rafael and Esther Fernandez. With the theme A Hot Night in Havana, this captivating fundraiser transported attendees to the vibrant streets of Cuba. Ray and Esther graciously opened their doors to host this remarkable event. Amy Perez,…
Read MoreChick-fil-A Day for La Habra MOW clients
Thomas Purtell, Owner/Operator of the local La Habra Chick-fil-A provided all our clients and the volunteers who delivered the meals a hot sandwich, chips and a delicious cookie! Everyone was thrilled with this special treat! The following is the special message that was provided in each box: Dear La Habra Friend – You and I…
Read MoreCity of La Habra Recognizes Donors & Volunteers
The city of La Habra invited donors and volunteers from all the non profits to an evening of great food and music. Many donors and volunteers were honored at the event, including some who are board members and/or volunteers for La Habra Meals on Wheels. Our own Board member Sunnie Hughes from Grocery Outlet along…
Read MoreNational Charity League of Whittier Delivers Grant to MOW
The NCL of Whittier approved a grant request to help offset our subsidized client expense. La Habra Meals on Wheels will provide meals regardless of ability to pay and clients unable to afford the cost may qualify for a full or partial meal subsidy. This grant will cover a few months of subsidized meals. Thank…
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