Capitol City Charity Golf Classic Benefitting Meals on Wheels Sacramento County
Meals on Wheels is excited to announce that we will be hosting several fundraising events in 2025. We are often asked about how Meals on Wheels Sacramento County is funded. We are partially supported by government and private foundation grants, donations from generous supporters, and fundraising activities. One of our signature events is the Capitol City Charity Golf Classic Benefitting Meals on Wheels Sacramento County. The tournament will tee off on October 20, 2025 at Rancho Murieta Country Club. The tournament will be a scramble format, with registration and breakfast starting at 9:00 AM. The shotgun start will be at 11:00 AM, followed by lunch, awards, raffle & auction. We are excited that as part of the promotion, we will be holding a Poker Run. Giant golf balls will be distributed throughout the Sacramento region, painted by local artists. David Garibaldi will be painting the first ball to kick off the Vegas Ball promotion. Your donation to Meals on Wheels Sacramento County directly impacts our ability to provide services to seniors and to provide resources to our dedicated volunteers. Meals on Wheels Sacramento County operates with a small staff and is largely supported by dedicated volunteers who provide roughly 5,000 hours of work each month. This helps keep administrative costs down and ensures that the majority of your donation goes directly to the preparation, delivery, and service of the meals themselves. We could not hold this event without the support of our key partners, and hope that you will consider sponsorship. We would be happy to create a custom package just for you and are grateful for the donations from our community members! ABOUT MEALS ON WHEELS SACRAMENTO COUNTY Since 2010, Meals on Wheels Sacramento County has provided millions of nutritious meals to seniors aged 60 years or better in Sacramento County. We offer home-delivered meals to seniors who have difficulty leaving their homes or preparing food for themselves. We serve about two thousand Sacramento County seniors every week, and with the help of hundreds of volunteers and supporters, our program also provides friendly visits, status checks, and other safety-net services on top of home-delivered meals. In addition, older adults have the opportunity to socialize and receive a delicious lunch at one of our Community Cafes or restaurant partners. Additional information can be found on the tournament website: www.capitolcitygolf.com
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