Walk will assist agency battling senior hunger

By Senior Digest staff

    PROVIDENCE – Ending hunger among any segment of the population is a daunting task, even when the economy is strong. The challenge, however, intensifies during economic downturns such as the one the nation and states are facing. Slashing funds for assistance programs is unavoidable and low- and moderate-income consumers are frequently forced to make choices that include missing meals or eating unhealthy fare so they can afford medicine, heat or shelter.   
   

Volunteers fuel Meals on Wheels

By Paul V. Palange
Editor & Publisher

WARWICK – Without volunteers, Meals on Wheels might find itself in the breakdown lane.
    “If we had to pay for everything you do, we would deliver 10 meals then we would be out of money,” Heather Amaral, the executive director of the agency, told volunteers at a recent recognition luncheon held at Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grille on Post Road.



 


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