Meals on Wheels Contra Costa, Inc.

What Meals on Wheels Contra Costa, Inc. does

Meals on Wheels Contra Costa, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fundraising coalition founded in 1990 by Anthony 'Paul' Kraintz and Robert M. Sessler to bridge the gap between limited government funding and the actual cost of delivering meals to homebound seniors in Contra Costa County, California. The organization funds and subsidizes the countywide Meals on Wheels program rather than directly delivering meals itself, channeling donations through three regional nonprofit partners — Meals on Wheels Diablo Region (Central and East County), J-SEI (offering Japanese cultural cuisine in select areas), and Meals on Wheels West Contra Costa — that handle client intake and last-mile delivery. Meals are prepared at the TRIO Community Meals kitchen in Antioch, CA, with capacity of up to 2,500 meals daily, and reach 3,800+ seniors annually across 32 communities, totaling 364,000+ meals funded per year and 9.6 million meals over the organization's 34-year history. Each delivery includes a wellness check, and the program bundles fall-prevention support (grab bar installation), Emergency Packs with shelf-stable food for outages, and dietary accommodations (diabetic, heart-healthy, renal, texture-modified).

The organization's underlying technology stack is standard nonprofit tooling: DonorPerfect for donor CRM, Zeffy and PayPal for online donations, and SafeSave Payments as the payment processor. Core products and programs include the home-delivered meal service (free to qualifying seniors 60+), the Supper Club monthly giving program, vehicle donations through Car Donation Services, planned giving/legacy gifts, workplace giving, and asset donations (stocks, real estate, life insurance) managed by East Bay Community Foundation as Investment Advisor. The revenue model is donation-driven with 83% of income from individual contributions, supplemented by corporate sponsorships across six tiered event levels (Diamond through Event), planned giving, workplace giving, and asset donations. Marketing and donor acquisition are executed through community referrals (hospitals, social workers, neighbors, families), the mowcontracosta.org website with blog content, Facebook, Instagram, quarterly email newsletters, and the 2024-launched annual golf tournament at Shadow Lakes in Brentwood. The organization is led by Executive Director Michelle Leporini and governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Richard C. San Vicente.

Name

Meals on Wheels Contra Costa, Inc.

Legal name

Meals on Wheels Contra Costa, Inc.

Website

https://mowcontracosta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Meals on Wheels Contra Costa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 that funds and subsidizes home-delivered meals and wellness checks for homebound seniors aged 60+ across Contra Costa County, California, serving 3,800+ seniors and 364,000+ meals annually through three regional delivery partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Nutrition Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Meal Preparation, Nutrition Support & Feeding Assistance (HLADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meal Preparation & Nutrition Support (Non-Medical) (HSABAAAC), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Senior meal delivery
• Home-delivered meals
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Senior nutrition services
• Volunteer meal program

Headquarters

HQ city

Martinez

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual contributions represent approximately 83% of organizational income. Donations subsidize the cost of nutritious meals for homebound seniors. Options include one-time, monthly recurring, and vehicle donations.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor events and programs at various levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Event) with perks including tournament entries, logo placement, and event recognition.
3. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts, bequests, and estate planning options allow donors to include Meals on Wheels in their wills or estate plans, supporting services for seniors living below Bay Area cost-of-living.
4. Workplace Giving: Employees can contribute through workplace giving programs using the organization's federal tax ID (68-0231350) and mailing address.
5. Asset Donations: Donations of stocks, real estate, mutual fund shares, and life insurance policies. Managed by East Bay Community Foundation as Investment Advisor Fund Manager.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Meals on Wheels Contra Costa funds and subsidizes a countywide home-delivered meal program providing nutritious fresh and frozen meals to homebound seniors aged 60+ across Contra Costa County. Each delivery includes a wellness check by trained volunteers, with meals meeting one-third of daily recommended dietary allowances and accommodating diabetic, heart-healthy, renal, and texture-modified diets. The organization channels funds through three regional partner organizations that handle meal preparation, client intake, and direct delivery, providing services free of charge to eligible seniors.

Product overview

Meals on Wheels Contra Costa is a nonprofit coalition founded in 1990 that bridges the funding gap for homebound senior meal services across Contra Costa County. The organization operates a countywide home-delivered meal program as its core product, funding three regional partner organizations (Meals on Wheels Diablo Region, J-SEI, and Meals on Wheels West Contra Costa) responsible for meal preparation and delivery. Supporting programs include the Supper Club monthly giving program, vehicle donation program, planned giving/legacy gifts, and an annual golf tournament fundraiser. All services are provided at no cost to eligible seniors aged 60+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home-Delivered Meal Service Countywide meal delivery program providing nutritious fresh and frozen meals to homebound seniors aged 60+ across Contra Costa County, including wellness checks with each delivery, dietary accommodations (diabetic-friendly, heart-healthy, renal, texture-modified), and Emergency Packs for power outages.
• Supper Club (Monthly Giving Program) Recurring monthly donation program enabling donors to provide consistent funding for meal services, with benefits including annual giving summaries and quarterly newsletters.
• Vehicle Donation Program
• Planned Giving
• Annual Golf Tournament Annual fundraising golf tournament held at Shadow Lakes in Brentwood, CA, with various sponsorship levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Event) to support meal services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% drop in hospitalizations within 30 days of starting meal service
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• Meals on Wheels Diablo RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-wide partner organization responsible for meal delivery and new client intake in Central and East Contra Costa County. Handles deliveries for Concord, Martinez, Walnut Creek, Antioch, and surrounding communities.
• J-SEIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing meal delivery with Japanese cultural cuisine options. Covers Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, El Cerrito, Richmond, and Kensington. Also coordinates volunteer opportunities.
• Meals on Wheels West Contra CostacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for meal delivery in West Contra Costa County. Covers Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, El Cerrito, and surrounding communities. Accepts volunteer applications.
• TRIO Community MealscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiamond sponsor and meal preparation partner. Prepares up to 2,500 meals daily at their kitchen in Antioch, CA. Provides fresh and frozen meals including culturally appropriate options.
• FORMAflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor of the Annual Golf Tournament at $8,000 level. Provides 16 tournament entries, website/social media recognition, and event-wide advertising.
• Chef Melba's BistroflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor of the Annual Golf Tournament. Community-focused restaurant partnering to support senior nutrition programs.
• Sizemore ConstructionflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor of the Annual Golf Tournament.
• Delta CovesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of the Annual Golf Tournament at $2,500 level.
• PCSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of the Annual Golf Tournament at $1,500 level.
• BMW ConcordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of the Annual Golf Tournament at $1,500 level.
• Shadow LakesminorOthersGolf course venue hosting the Annual Golf Tournament in Brentwood, CA. Premier 18-hole course serving as the community event location.
• Car Donation Services, Inc.minorOthersVehicle donation partner processing car, truck, and RV donations. Handles vehicle pickup and transfer documentation for donors.
• East Bay Community FoundationminorOthersInvestment Advisor Fund Manager assisting with complex asset donations including stocks, real estate, mutual fund shares, and life insurance policies.
• Contra Costa CountycoreOthersCounty government partnership. The organization is the only county agency raising funds to fill the gap between insufficient government funding and actual meal delivery costs.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• God's Love We Deliver: NYC-based nonprofit providing home-delivered, medically tailored meals to people living with serious illness, including seniors. Comparable through its meal-delivery-plus-wellness-check service design and condition-specific dietary accommodations (renal, diabetic, heart-healthy).
• Open Hand Atlanta: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing home-delivered meals and nutrition support to seniors and people with chronic illness. Comparable service delivery mechanism, target population, and donor-funded operating model for homebound vulnerable adults.
• Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly: National nonprofit serving isolated older adults through meal programs, friendly visiting, and social engagement. Comparable mission focus on seniors aging in place, with documented emphasis on combating social isolation — directly relevant to the 84% 'only human contact' outcome.
• Project Open Hand: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing home-delivered meals and nutrition services to seniors and people living with serious illness. Highly comparable service model combining medically tailored meals, wellness checks, and donor-funded operations for vulnerable populations.
• Mom's Meals: National home-delivered meal provider focused on seniors and individuals with chronic conditions, including Medicaid-managed and post-acute care contracts. Comparable as it delivers prepared, condition-appropriate meals directly to homes — overlapping target customer and use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Meals on Wheels of America: National umbrella organization for the Meals on Wheels network. Directly comparable because Meals on Wheels Contra Costa operates as a county-level affiliate within this national system, sharing the same senior meal-delivery mission, volunteer-based delivery model, and fundraising approach.

Regional players

• Citymeals on Wheels: NYC-based fundraising coalition that subsidizes weekend and holiday meal delivery for homebound seniors across New York City. Near-identical coalition/fundraising-bridge model to Contra Costa, with the same three-way structure between a fundraising entity, regional preparers, and local delivery organizations.
• Meals on Wheels Alameda County: Direct neighboring-county Meals on Wheels affiliate serving Alameda County with the same home-delivered meal and wellness-check mission for homebound seniors. Comparable funding model, service design, and senior demographic focus.
• Meals on Wheels San Francisco: Direct regional peer providing the same home-delivered meal service to homebound seniors in adjacent San Francisco County. Operates with an almost identical volunteer-driven model, donor-funded structure, and county-level geographic scope.

Others

• Eldercare Locator / USAging: National association representing Area Agencies on Aging that often administer Older Americans Act senior nutrition funding. Relevant as the upstream governmental/funding counterpart that channeling public dollars into programs like Meals on Wheels Contra Costa, and as a peer organization in the broader senior-services ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MOWCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/mealsonwheelscc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mowcontracosta
• Instagraminstagram.com/mealsonwheelscontracosta

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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