An East Bay nonprofit is dealing with theft and vandalism as it works to serve thousands of homebound seniors every day.
SOS Meals on Wheels in San Leando said a thief/ thieves vandalized their vans to steal gas three times in the last week and there have been similar incidents earlier this year.The vans were targeted while parked in the nonprofit's parking lot, in front of its offices located in an industrial area.Now, the nonprofit said it's scrambling to make sure all their clients continue to get meals.Three refrigerated vans that Meals on Wheels uses to deliver food are now out of commission.
The nonprofit plans to add security measures, including parking its vans off site in a secure area.Visit the SOS Meals on Wheels website for more information on how you can support its efforts. Amber Lee is a reporter with KTVU. Email Amber at [email protected] or text/leave message at 510-599-3922. Follow her on Facebook @AmberKTVU, Instagram @AmberKTVU or Twitter @AmberKTVU
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