Volunteers from the Newnan Excessive Faculty and East Coweta Excessive pupil ambassadors and Household Patterns Matter helped the Three Rivers Space Company on Ageing with the Meals for the Soul luncheon.
On Saturday, Oct. 2, Three Rivers Space Company on Ageing hosted its “Meals for the Soul” luncheon for senior residents in the neighborhood.
The occasion was created to lift consciousness of senior meals insecurity. Georgia ranks ninth within the nation for meals insecurity within the aged inhabitants, with 17 p.c of Georgia’s aged thought of meals insecure.
One in 9 elder Georgian’s stay in poverty. Many don’t have transportation or a member of the family who can help them.
The Meals for the Soul occasion was deliberate to carry native senior residents out for a day of nutritious meals and enjoyable, together with door prizes.
A nutritious lunch was served and company got info on making ready nutritious meals even on a funds. Every visitor additionally acquired a meals bag with recent fruit, greens and eggs, in addition to canned greens and meat.
In addition they acquired a meals secure field, info on native farmer’s markets and a voucher for a free lunch at a neighborhood senior middle.
Volunteers for the occasion included pupil ambassadors from East Coweta and Newnan Excessive Colleges, Household Patterns Matter and Three Rivers AAA. Native firefighters have been available to take blood pressures.
For extra info on senior facilities in your space or the senior starvation coalition, contact the Three Rivers Space Company on Ageing at 678-552-2838.
