Meals on Wheels Kitsap

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For a good cause. 4 mi, 1 mi, Kids & Spec Oly dashes. Whale of a Run - proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels Kitsap www.mealsonwheelskitsap.org/whale-of-a-run.html

Story

On January 22, 2016, Meals on Wheels Kitsap announced it was producing the 36th Annual Whale of a Run. Now in its 2nd year, the 2017 run/walk will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 as a part of Silverdale’s Annual Whaling Days Festival.

“We’re excited to be a part of this annual community festival once again and look forward to working with the Whaling Days Committee,” said Deborah Horn, Meals on Wheels Kitsap Executive Director.

This year’s race will offer a 4-mile run, a 1-mile run/walk, a kids’ dashes, and a Special Olympics dash. If you participated last year, we look forward to seeing you again this year. If this is your first year, we are thrilled you'll be joining us.

Since 1973 Meals on Wheels Kitsap has provided a nutritional and social lifeline for Kitsap County residents, aged 60+ years through healthy and nutritious meals served at eight community dining sites and directly delivered to homebound seniors. With the help of over 100 volunteers, the nonprofit organization now serves nearly 65,000 meals each year.

Proceeds from the Whale of the Run will benefit Meals on Wheels Kitsap’s home delivered meals program which provides healthy, nutritious meals, friendly visits, safety checks and more to homebound seniors throughout Kitsap County.

“This vital service meets a critical need in our community, allowing many seniors to continue to live independently in their homes,” Horn said.

For more information, visit www.MealsonWheelsKitsap.org or call (360) 377-8511.

Mission

We provide meals, nutrition and support services to improve the health and quality of life for seniors and others with hunger and health needs in Kitsap County.