HANNIBAL (WGEM) — Greater than 400 aged individuals in Northeast Missouri might go hungry if the Hannibal Vitamin Middle would not increase sufficient funds by the top of the yr.
Organizers want your assist to ensure they manage to pay for to proceed serving senior residents.
The Hannibal Vitamin Middle took a monetary hit from the rising price of meals, labor and gasoline as a result of pandemic.
They need to increase $100,000 by the top of this yr to proceed with regular operations. If they don’t increase the required funds, they may not have the ability to afford delivering meals to senior residents out locally.
Staff ship 300 meals and serve round 100 senior residents in-house each weekday.
Government Director Margee Tucker mentioned some individuals rely closely on the Hannibal Vitamin Middle for his or her meals.
“For some individuals, particularly our house delivered, we’re a lifeline to a lot of these,” Tucker mentioned. “Not solely do they obtain a nutritious meal from us, we verify on them day-after-day, we get them assist in the event that they want it. However for some seniors, we’re all they must eat for the day, and with out us, they don’t have anything.”
Pam and Roger Grebe have been going to the Hannibal Vitamin Middle for a scorching lunch over the past seven years. They mentioned coming to the middle provides them an opportunity to socialize and eat an inexpensive lunch for under $5.
“We come right here as a result of the meals is sweet, the buddies are fantastic, as a result of what extra would you need?” Roger mentioned.
Pam mentioned she hopes the cash is raised so she will proceed coming to the middle to attach with mates after what was a tough yr.
“You simply want firm and companionship and also you simply must get out and have a goal to get out and dress within the morning,” Roger mentioned.
If you would like to donate to the vitamin middle, name (573) 221-4488.