Senior nutrition services expanding during pandemic | News, Sports, Jobs
May 1, 2021 FLUSHING — The Ohio Department of Aging awarded Area Agency on Aging Region 9 additional funding for a new, short-term program to provide meals for older adults affected by the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. The Staying Healthy program engages Area Agencies on Aging and local small-business restaurants to deliver free meals to seniors in our communities. “By investing in locally owned and operated restaurants, we can meet increased demand for older adults who need meal support as they continue to shelter from the virus,” said Ursel J. McElroy, director of the Ohi...
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