The Meals of Joy Heroes Among Us Gala

Since 2009, Meals of Joy Founder Larry Cervarich has been on a mission to serve seniors in need across the West Valley by providing them with a hot and ready to eat meal that’s delivered directly to their doorstep. During the height of the pandemic, meal demand increased exponentially and each month, nearly 700 meals were being served to seniors from Goodyear to Peoria, Avondale to Buckeye and beyond. By providing our seniors with a healthy and tasty meal that doesn’t require any preparation, we were able to keep them safe at home. And we were just a small part of those that served people in need. Our first responders across the west valley came to the aid of so many in need during even the most dire of times. Their contribution and service to others is why we are hosting the 2021 Heroes Among Us Gala.

Spend an evening among our local heroes! As so many in our communities have done, our dedicated Meals of Joy volunteers stepped up to meet the needs of our senior clients during the pandemic. Join us in celebrating them along with local first responders from our own neighborhoods who protected, served and cared for us during even the darkest days of the pandemic. These volunteers, local fire, police and health care workers will be honored at the event.

Important: Due to continued concerns about COVID-19 we strongly encourage mask wearing at indoor events including the Gala.. Meals of Joy and Wondry are not responsible for any related health issues that may arise following the attendance of the Gala. Attendees accept responsibility for following health mitigation protocols while attending the event including social distancing, hand washing and mask wearing whenever possible, whether vaccinated or not.

Host or Publisher Wondry