Most of us hope that retirement will be a chapter of joy and relaxation. But unfortunately, many older or retired adults face other stressors and worries.
According to Feeding America, 9 million seniors (1 in 7) are food insecure.
That’s why the Brazos Valley Food Bank (BVFB) has created programs like it’s Senior Outreach Program (SOP) that partner with other organizations to make food even more accessible to older adults.
Each week, seniors in this program receive weekly bags of food with healthy, easy-to-prepare items from BVFB delivered through senior programs and/or their living facility. For seniors experiencing mobility or transportation challenges, this program is a lifeline.
SOP, with your support, helps ensure that the seniors most susceptible to hunger and frailty have nourishment. Together, we’re ensuring that seniors are nourished without having to face the impossible choices of paying for food or medication, which so many seniors rely on to manage chronic conditions.
Thank you for helping seniors maintain health and dignity. You truly help nourish our neighbors across the Brazos Valley.