We Care Packages

We Care Packages

What are "We Care" Packages?

For every holiday, birthday and in times of need, Meals on Wheels and our community of generous volunteers deliver special gift bags to our seniors to say, “We Care.” Often coupled with personal notes from the individuals who created the packages, it is a sure way to brighten someone’s day.

We Care Packages can be brightly covered plastic storage boxes or small gift bags filled with unopened useful and fun items. Boxes can be assembled with a male or female in mind and can include a personal note of good wishes.

If you would like to simply compose hand-written cards for our San Diego County seniors, please drop them off or mail them to any San Diego County service center.*

*Please exclude religious and/or political material or messages.

Suggested items

  • Pens, Sharpened Pencils, Notepads, Postage Stamps, Envelopes, Post-it Notes, Greeting Cards, Stationary
  • Combs, Cotton Balls & Swabs, Deodorant, Shampoo, Soap, Lotions, Small First Aid Kit, Nail Files & Clippers, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Non-Alcoholic Mouthwash, Floss, Small Tissues, Small Brushes
  • Photo Frames, Pill Boxes, Playing Cards, Crosswords/Suduko, Magnifying Glasses, Night Lights, Socks
  • Dish Towels, Hand Towels, Jar Openers, Pot Holders

please avoid

  • Cosmetics, Razors, Nail Polish
  • Food Items (i.e. Cough Drops, Mints, Candy, etc.)
  • Flammable Liquids, Matches, Lighters, Candles
  • Medication of Any Kind (Aspirin, Tylenol, etc.)
  • Political or Religious Items/Materials

What's next?

After assembling the We Care Packages, please call and deliver them to any of our service centers listed below. For questions, please contact us. 

METRO SAN DIEGO SERVICE CENTER
2254 San Diego Avenue, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: (619) 295-9501
Director: Willy Gloria

EAST COUNTY SERVICE CENTER
131 Chambers Street, Suite 100
El Cajon, California 92020
Phone: (619) 447-8782
Director: Tim Ray

SOUTH COUNTY SERVICE CENTER
270 F. Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: (619) 420-2782
Director: Chequita Falls

NORTH COUNTY SERVICE CENTER
930 Boardwalk Street, Unit C
San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone: (760) 736-9900
Director: Charlotte Fan

Do you have questions?

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WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

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From San Marco to Chula Vista, from Del Mar to Alpine, our volunteers deliver meals and smiles to seniors all across San Diego County.
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WE CARE PACKAGE​

Donate small gift bags to our seniors to brighten their day on special occasions and birthdays.
 
Prepare a package