. >> today 97-year-old malcolm reid says meals on wheels keeps him living in his own home. >> i neverin and hated to cook vegetables if possible. but, of course, meals on wheels have balanced food so i have to eat the vegetables. >> meals on wheels is a federally funded program and for the most part has remained stable. but the demand for meals has increased about 10% per year. >> more and more seniors are needing meals on wheels and in order for us to give them, we have to find creative ways to do fund-raising. >> bay area restaurants seemed like a natural partner. >> we're doing a dine-out for meals on wheels on tuesday, november 9th. seven meals on wheels organizations are working together. and so whether it's in san francisco, santa clara, contra costa, there's a restaurant that's working with us that can help donate money to meals on wheels. >> walnut creek says one of two hundred bay area results have agreed to donate to meals on wheels. >> meals on wheels delivers food to people who are handicapped, who are home-bound, can't get out to get food for themselves. and being in the

enjoying gourmet fare at participanting restaurants can do so knowing they're helping a senior like malcolm reidot meal a day. laura anthony, abc 7 news. >> we got this story from a recent abc 7 listens meeting. to get a list of restaurants participating in next tuesday's event, go to abc7news.com and look under "see it on tv." don't go away. "7 on your side" is next. >> am could go up, we watch as a bay area family loses its home. [ female announcer ] why settle for plain bread when you can have pillsbury grands! flaky layers biscuits? the warm, light delicate layers are like nothing else. add a layer of excitement to your next meal. ♪ [ female announcer ] pure, wholesome ingredients make new simply breads and biscuits a delicious addition to the family. simply... new from pillsbury. >> good morning, everyone. saturday, november 6th. 5:47. taking a live look at the golden gate bridge. a little traffic moving along there. today is expected to be the one dry day left. you have a nice big rain maker coming through the bay area. get out and do those errands now if you have plans to hide outside tod