Maria Gomez joined Meals on Wheels Salinas Valley (MOWSV) in June 2024 as a Program Assistant and was promoted to Program Coordinator in July 2025. In her current role, Maria helps coordinate meal services for seniors, supports volunteers, assists with client assessments, and participates in senior social events throughout the community. Since joining MOWSV, helping seniors has become her passion, and she finds fulfillment in making a positive difference in their lives.

Before joining MOWSV, Maria built an extensive career in the food industry, spending more than 20 years at Mann Packing Company, where she held positions in receiving supervision and shipping and receiving management. Her professional background includes warehouse operations, inventory management, team leadership, quality assurance, and food safety. She also studied accounting and business at Hartnell Community College.

Salinas has been home to Maria and her family for many years. Raising her family in this community has given her a special connection to the area and its people. She is proud to serve the community she calls home and to support the seniors who have contributed so much to it.

Outside of work, Maria enjoys spending quality time with her family and traveling together to explore new places.