CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – The Clarksburg Fraternal Order of Eagles gave a donation to assist the Bi-County Diet Program purchase provides.
Officers with the nutrition program received a examine within the quantity of $5,500 which they mentioned will go in the direction of shopping for hygiene merchandise for the residents they serve. In addition they acknowledged that the funds will go in the direction of caring for roughly 430 senior residents in the neighborhood that may be capable of obtain hygiene baggage due to the donation they’ve obtained.
“It’s tough proper now for everyone, however with COVID seniors are nonetheless not getting out. They wish to, they’re nonetheless scared like many people. So, to get these merchandise and having the cash, the worth has gone so excessive,” mentioned Wanda Carrico, Government Director of Bi-County Diet.
Officers with Bi-County Diet additionally added they’re at all times in want of contributions and younger adults to volunteer their time to assist the seniors by means of their program.
