March Safety Bag Madness: Prepare Our Seniors for Emergencies and Celebrate March for Meals!
March for Meals is a national event that recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Older American’s Act creation of nationwide Meals on Wheels programs. The local effort for Meals on Wheels Diablo Region is March Safety Bag Madness! This initiative will give the community an opportunity to help us gather materials for emergency kits for our seniors. March Safety Bag Madness is a great way to support vulnerable seniors.
We need your help to fill our safety bags! We are seeking:
- Socks (especially with non-slip bottoms)
- Alcohol hand wipes
- Pill organizers
- N95 masks
- Whistles (sturdy metal ones)
- Plastic gloves
- Hand sanitizer
- Flashlight with batteries
- Extra batteries
- Glow sticks
- Adhesive bandages & gauze
- Small garbage bags
- Hand and toe warmers
You may also purchase the items from our Amazon Smile page and have them shipped directly to our office. Items can also be dropped off at our office. Please contact Avery Sullivan at asullivan@mowdr.org or at 925.395.4495 to arrange a drop-off time.