The Chico Area Council on Aging, Inc. was incorporated long before there were any other agencies involved with senior citizens and the aging, either locally or statewide.

Its specific and primary objective was “to plan and implement a course of action which contributes to the well being of the aging people of the Chico area” and in this connection, to study the needs of the aging, and take action to meet those needs.

It was discovered that there were elderly and infirm persons in the community who found it difficult or impossible to prepare their own meals.  As a result, Meals on Wheels was established.

On January 4, 1971, the first meal was delivered. Chico Meals on Wheels was founded to provide those elderly and infirmed with nutritious, dietary correct, meals in their homes.  Keeping seniors in their homes, in familiar surroundings, where they feel in control of their lives, contributes to independence and good mental attitude; this is also true of the disabled and those recovering from serious illness.  Without this service many clients who have to enter a care facility.

Our program is administered by a 15 member unpaid Board of Directors.  There is no paid Executive Director.  Paid employees consist of an Operations Manager who interviews prospective clients and is available to consult with them from time to time, an Accountant, and the Drivers who deliver the meals daily.