#SeniorHunger

Citymeals on Wheels

@citymeals.bsky.social

1 week ago

From our Distribution Center to the doors of older New Yorkers, our breakfast boxes bring 30 days of healthy food to recipients like Alfred & Isabelle. It's one way we're working to end elder hunger. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how it all comes together! 🍽️💙 #Citymeals #SeniorHunger

Citymeals on Wheels

@citymeals.bsky.social

4 months ago

Last year, we launched a pilot program to give select older New Yorkers grocery vouchers to help them afford nutritious food. Early results show severe food insecurity among participants fell from 40% to just 9%. https://www.citymeals.org/ending-elder-hunger-2040 #seniorhunger #foodinsecurity

Hawai‘i Appleseed

@hiappleseed.bsky.social

5 months ago

Kupuna at risk: How federal changes to SNAP impact older adults in Hawaii — Hawaiʻi Appleseed Even within these new constraints, Hawaii can innovate by combining or re-imagining existing programs to expand access and strengthen support for our seniors.

Even within these new constraints, Hawaiʻi can innovate by combining or re-imagining existing programs to expand access and strengthen support for our seniors.

#FoodSecurity #FoodEquity #Hunger #SeniorHunger #SNAP #HR1cuts #Hawaii #LocalSolutions

hiappleseed.org/blog/how-fed...

Citymeals on Wheels

@citymeals.bsky.social

5 months ago

Meals? ✅
Connection? ✅
Showing up when it matters most? ✅

🎁 Support our work feeding older New Yorkers: donate.citymeals.org/page/87655/d...

#HungerActionMonth #SeniorHunger #Citymeals #NYC

Citymeals on Wheels

@citymeals.bsky.social

6 months ago

Food insecurity a growing concern for older New Yorkers The number of older New Yorkers is at an all-time high, and many live in poverty, struggling to access affordable, nutritious food. Nonprofits across the city are working to fill the gaps, but federal...

Thank you to @healthbeat.org for this story about how Citymeals and our partners are working together to keep older New Yorkers fed amidst rising
costs and funding cuts: www.healthbeat.org/newyork/2025...

#NYC #SeniorHunger #ElderHunger #FoodInsecurity #Aging

San Diego Live Data

@619sdld.bsky.social

10 months ago

After 30 years of transformative leadership in tackling senior hunger and homelessness, Paul Downey's legacy is celebrated as San Diego County declares May 6 "Paul Downey Day."

Learn more here!

#SanDiegoCounty #CA #SeniorHunger #HomelessnessSoluti…

Citizen Portal News California

@citizenptnewsca.bsky.social

10 months ago

Serving Seniors honors Paul Downey for 30 years of advocacy in San Diego County Paul Downey receives commendation for his leadership in combating senior hunger and housing issues.

After 30 years of transformative leadership in tackling senior hunger and homelessness, Paul Downey's legacy is celebrated as San Diego County declares May 6 "Paul Downey Day."

Learn more here!

#SanDiegoCounty #CA #SeniorHunger #HomelessnessSolutions #AffordableHousing #CitizenPortal

Citizen Portal News Arkansas

@citizenptnewsar.bsky.social

11 months ago

Arkansas Legislature allocates $7M for senior meal services and new grant program Lawmakers approve funding for senior meal services and a hunger grant program.

Arkansas lawmakers are stepping up to tackle senior hunger with a groundbreaking $7 million funding initiative aimed at providing nutritious meals for the elderly.

Learn more here

#AR #CitizenPortal #SeniorHunger #CommunitySupport #FoodSecurity

Citymeals on Wheels

@citymeals.bsky.social

1 year ago

Meals on Wheels staff in NYC deliver a meal to a senior's door. The woman is older with dark hair wearing a pink dress. The meal is sealed with plastic.

🍽 When we surveyed older New Yorkers, 87% of them said that receiving home-delivered meals helps them remain in their own homes. Learn how you can help end elder hunger in NYC: www.citymeals.org/get-involved

#FoodInsecurity #Citymeals #SeniorHunger #MealsOnWheels #NYCAging #VolunteerNYC

Citymeals on Wheels

@citymeals.bsky.social

1 year ago

Citymeals' recent research makes it clear: home-delivered meal programs are a critical resource for older New Yorkers, many of whom are hungry: www.citymeals.org/ending-elder...

#Aging #OlderAdults #NYC #FoodInsecurity #ElderHunger #SeniorHunger #HungerResearch