Culinary Angels Thanks Locals For Donations, Support

Press release from Culinary Angels:

May 5, 2021

Culinary Angels, an almost entirely volunteer based non-profit that serves those facing serious health challenges in the Tri-Valley cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and Danville is fortunate to receive a continuous supply of organic vegetables from its partners at Sunflower Hills Gardens and FertileGroundworks.

Also supporting the organization’s goal to prepare and deliver healthy and tasty meals to a broader population of those with medical challenges in the Tri-Valley are local service organizations and corporate donors.

“Donations of funds used to purchase food containers, kitchen equipment, food, and small appliances by the Livermore, Pleasanton, Pleasanton North, and Danville/Sycamore Rotary organizations have made an enormous impact on our ability to expand our reach,” according to Culinary Angels Executive Director Lisa McNaney. “They quite simply are extraordinary in their generosity and we are extremely grateful,” she added.

Culinary Angels has also drawn grants and corporate donations from Wells Fargo, Network for Good and Soroptimist International, all of which have been purposefully used to prepare healthy meals for many of the most vulnerable in our region.

Culinary Angels has prepared and delivered more than 5,800 nutritious meals to local East Bay patients since its inception in 2016. Approximately 95% of the organization’s recipients are actively undergoing treatment for cancer, and the program is open to those facing other medical challenges as well. The meals prepared by Culinary Angels are delicious, robust and ample---- often providing multiple meals for patients and/or their caregivers. A typical menu could include Fresh Pea Soup, Chicken Tacos, Simple Crunchy Slaw, Herbed Rice, and Energy Bites for dessert.

The Healthy Alameda County Report of 2016 revealed that 6.2% of Pleasanton adults and 6% of Livermore adults 18 years and over has some type of cancer other than skin cancer. Dublin’s cancer data was not included in the report. Cancer is also the second highest leading cause of death in Contra Costa County after heart disease.

Cancer research indicates that roughly one-fifth of all cancers in the United States are linked to excess weight, physical inactivity, poor nutrition, or excessive alcohol consumption. For this reason, Culinary Angels is focused not only on feeding patients nutritious, organic, anti-oxidant based meals, but also on educating their clients about such foods. All of the recipes used in meals are posted on the Culinary Angels website for clients to share with family and/or caregivers, or to try for themselves.

This press release was produced by Culinary Angels. The views expressed here are the author's own.