Bay Area senior meal services threatened as rising gas prices strain Meals on Wheels programs

Rising gas prices are putting added pressure on a program that delivers meals to vulnerable seniors in the East Bay, with officials warning the increased costs could impact services across Contra Costa County.

Meals on Wheels Diablo Region, which provides food to about 2,000 seniors each week, is seeing the effects as both staff and volunteers face higher fuel expenses…

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