Walnut Creek dealership to donate new car to Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services

Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services (MOWSOS) is proud to announce that it will receive the donation of a 2018 Subaru Outback as part of a partnership between Meals on Wheels America and Subaru of America, Inc. in celebration of the ’50 CARS FOR 50 YEARS’ campaign.

“We are both thrilled & honored to announce that MOWSOS is one of 50 national recipients of a 2018 Subaru Outback for this campaign,” says Elaine Clark, Chief Executive Officer for MOWSOS.  “We are so thankful to Meals on Wheels America and Subaru for recognizing the work we are doing to combat isolation, and for giving us a vehicle to use for wellness visits to check on frail, home-bound seniors.”

On Thursday, January 18, MOWSOS will receive the car during a celebration event held at Diablo Subaru of Walnut Creek, 2646 N. Main St. in Walnut Creek. The event will take place from 5:30pm until 7:00pm. Complimentary on-site valet parking and refreshments will be provided.

“Diablo Subaru of Walnut Creek is proud to be selected by Subaru of America to deliver a 2018 Subaru Outback to Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services. This is a great opportunity for us to be part of an event that will benefit a superb organization like MOWSOS, enabling them to provide even more comprehensive services, which benefits our entire community,” says Tom Baxley, General Manager for Diablo Subaru of Walnut Creek.

Meals on Wheels and Senior Outreach Services is a full-service nonprofit organization dedicated since 1968 to helping seniors live independently and with dignity.  Based in Walnut Creek, the agency serves older adults all across Contra Costa County.  More information can be found at www.mowsos.org.

Diablo Subaru of Walnut Creek has been serving the Walnut Creek community for over forty years, and is one of Northern California’s largest volume Subaru retailers. Six months ago, construction was completed on a brand new, state-of-the-art facility, enabling them to better serve their sales and service customers. More information can be found at www.diablosubaru.com.

Meals on Wheels America (MOWA) is the oldest and largest national organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based senior nutrition programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. This network exists in virtually every community in America and, along with more than two million volunteers, delivers the nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable America’s seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity. By providing funding, leadership, education and advocacy support, Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time. For more information, or to find a Meals on Wheels provider near you, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 620 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA has donated more than $120 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged more than 40,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do. For additional information visit media.subaru.com.