Mobile Meals of Tucson volunteers deliver special diet meals Mondays-Fridays and check on homebound clients.

Mobile Meals of Tucson

Mission: To preserve the health, dignity and independence of homebound adults by providing home-delivered, special diet meals and daily contact with a caring volunteer.

Wish list: Volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound elderly and disabled adults throughout Tucson this summer. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., with pick-up at several local hospitals. Deliver one day a week or more. Training and background check required; must be 18 or older. Mileage reimbursement is available. Please call or visit website for details.

Address: 4803 E. 5th St., No. 209, Tucson, AZ 85711; 622-1600; www.mobilemealsoftucson.org

Beading Divas to the Rescue

Mission: Saving animals one handcrafted bracelet at a time.

Wish list: Beads (not Mardi Gras beads) and beaded jewelry that can be taken apart and reused; β…›-inch fabric or silk ribbon.

Address: Silver Sea Jewelry and Gifts, 330 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705; 955-9061; www.beadingdivasbracelets.com

La Frontera Arizona

Mission: Providing innovative solutions to complex community problems.

Wish list: Adult-size socks, bath towels (new or used), art supplies, board games, hygiene products, twin-size sheets, sports equipment, cases of bottled water.

Address: 504 W. 29th St., Tucson, AZ 85713; 838-5593; www.lafronteraaz.org

Greater Tucson Leadership

Mission: Nonpartisan civic leadership program that inspires, develops and promotes leadership.

Wish list: Easel, 3-ring binders (new or gently used), filing cabinet, office supplies, thank you cards, plastic totes, bankers boxes, laptop.

Address: 465 W. St. Mary’s Road, Tucson, AZ 85701; 792-2250; www.greatertucsonleadership.org


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