Monica Reinoso is a local nurse with a soft spot in her heart seniors. She shared, “As a nurse, I’ve seen that our seniors are kind of pushed to the side or forgotten about, and I want to do my part to change that. I like that Meals on Wheels is a community. It provides a connection for isolated seniors.”
This year, Monica is hiking a 78-mile stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon to help homebound seniors and people with disabilities get healthy meals delivered with care, and the support they deserve to live with dignity, on their own terms.
By making a gift today, you can help her reach her goal of $5,000 for the Homage’s Meals on Wheels program.
Together, we can provide nutritious meals and a safety net of services to help our aging neighbors live independently in their homes. We can show older adults and people with disabilities that they live in a community that cares.
Will you make a gift today?
About Monica’s Journey
Follow Monica on Instagram to see updates from the trail: @monicahikesforhunger
Monica Reinoso, 63, is a local nurse who has spent her career caring for others. For the past several years, she’s brought that same heart to the trail, sharing her passion for hiking to help feed hungry seniors in our community.
This year, Monica is heading back to the Pacific Crest Trail on July 16th to complete a 78-mile stretch in Oregon. Wildfire prevented her from hiking this section in 2024, so she’s returning to finish what she started. Her route will carry her from Crater Lake to Shelter Cove on Odell Lake, finishing on July 23rd.
It’s a shorter hike this year, but every mile will still raise awareness and support for homebound adults who need healthy meals delivered to their door. For Monica, this journey has always been about more than the trail. It’s about showing up for our neighbors who need help the most, one mile at a time.
The trek will be filled with big views, big miles, and an even bigger purpose! Monica’s goal is to raise $5,000 for our Meals on Wheels program to deliver nourishing meals to homebound seniors and people with disabilities throughout Snohomish County.
About Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels delivers nourishing meals to homebound older adults and people with disabilities throughout Snohomish County. The program also provides fresh fruit and vegetables, pet food, and emergency food packs to keep in the pantry.
In addition to delivering food, caring drivers conduct welfare checks and provide referrals to other Homage programs to ensure our aging neighbors are safe in their homes and get the help they deserve to live independently.