WE DID IT! Together, we united as a community and surpassed our goal! Thank you for supporting our Miracle in a Meal campaign on GivingTuesday.

Because of you, we were able to raise over $80,000!

We are overwhelmed by your generous support for Serving Seniors. We know this year has been difficult for everyone, and every dollar raised will ensure our at-risk seniors will be cared for and fed this holiday season and throughout the coming year.

This is a record-breaking amount for Serving Seniors, and it would not of happened without YOU.

Stay tuned for updates on the impact of your support in the coming months and additional ways you can get involved as we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Create a Fundraising Page
    Create a Fundraising Page

    Help us build momentum and raise funds to reach our goal on GivingTuesday by creating your own Miracle in a Meal fundraising page. It’s a great opportunity to share your own story with friends and family about why you give to Serving Seniors.

    Creating your own fundraising page is easy and it only take a minute! You can create an individual page or team up with colleagues and friends!

    Here’s how to get started:

    • Visit our GivingTuesday donation page here
    • Click ‘Create my own fundraising page’ and follow the quick steps to set up your page
    • Share your Miracle in a Meal page with friends and family via email, text and social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on GivingTuesday, December 1st.

    Get started on your Fundraising Page today!

  • Give to our Donation Drive
    Give to our Donation Drive

    GIVINGTUESDAY WISH LIST ITEMS:

    Essential Care Items

    • Cloth masks
    • Blankets
    • New socks (all adult sizes)
    • New undergarments and undershirts (all adult sizes –male/female)
    • New sweaters, sweatshirts/hoodies and sweatpants (all adult sizes – male/female)
    • New bath towel sets
    • Household cleaning products (new kitchen towels included)
    • Gift cards to VISA, Walmart, Target, Ralphs, Albertsons, Starbucks, CVS pharmacy, Subway, 7-eleven
    • Bus passes and Trolley passes (loaded Compass Cards)

    Social Isolation Items

    • Activity books: crossword puzzles, adult coloring books, etc.
    • Pens and colored pencils
    • Art supplies: Canvases and oil pastels
    • Puzzles
    • Decks of cards
    • Current magazines
    • Gift cards to local garden nurseries or hardware stores (Lowes, Home Depot, etc.)
    • Gift cards to craft stores (JoAnne's, Michael's, etc.)

    GIVINGTUESDAY DONATION DROP OFF DETAILS:

    Drop off Schedule:

    • December 1st between 8AM-10:30AM and 1:30PM-4:30PM.
    • *Please note, we cannot receive items between 11AM-1PM due to senior meal service and social distancing requirements.

    Donation Drop off Location:

    • Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center, 1525 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

    If you have questions or want more information, visit our WISH LIST PAGE here.

  • Post on Social Media
    Post on Social Media

    When we share our generosity, we inspire others to give. Help spread the word on GivingTuesday about the critical need to support at-risk seniors in San Diego.

    Here are some simple ways to share:

    • Post on social media that you are supporting Serving Seniors for GivingTuesday. Invite others to join. You can share a favorite story or experience.
    • Share a post from our social media channels. Make sure you’re following us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram!
    • Share the link to our GivingTuesday donation page via text, email or social media with your friends and family: https://servingseniors.org/givingtuesday 
    • Don’t forget to tag us in your post and use #MiracleInAMeal

     

     

“I was homeless since 2015. I didn't know where my food was going to come from. Serving Seniors transformed my life for better.”

-Phyllis, Serving Seniors Client