It is a wonderful way to help ensure seniors on a fixed income have a meal each day. Many people struggle without the ability to have a hot meal each day, but there is an impact on seniors in our community. The Habersham County Senior Center offers home-delivered meals for senior citizens, and you can help with that.
Statistics from the Atlanta Community Food Bank shows that 1 in 9 people are food insecure. Seniors (age 60 and older) are one of the most vulnerable groups to experience food insecurity.
Terri Lewis, Meals on Wheels specialist, confirmed, “We serve around 4,000 meals per month to 150 Meals on Wheels clients.”
Lewis said funding ran out in January and they are reliant upon the County for funding and donations to keep meals coming to seniors in need. With inflation, it is harder and harder for people to have meals each day.
Gift certificates are available at the Senior Center to help. The center’s goal is to provide meals each day for those who cannot get out or are suffering financial hardships.
- One day – $ 6.00
- One week – $ 42.00
- One month – $ 186.00
- Three months $ 558.00
- Six months $ 1,116.00
- One year $ 2,232.00
You can make checks payable to Habersham County Senior Center and mail or deliver them to 217 Scoggins Drive, Demorest, GA, or call 706-839-0260 with questions.
