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Celebrating March for Meals: So No Senior Goes Hungry
Osceola County, FL: The swell of excitement could be felt across the county…the Osceola Council on Aging celebrated the 2011 March for Meals by holding a series of events to bring awareness to hunger issues among the elderly, to recruit volunteers and to raise funds for the Council's nutrition program.
"With so many causes and needs in our community, it is difficult to be heard above the fray," stated Wilda Belisle, Meals on Wheels director for the Council. "A lack of healthy nutrition for the elderly, in particular the homebound, has reached a crisis in the United States and Osceola County is particularly hard hit with high unemployment and many elderly in our community. We need the communities participation to help us care for a very frail and vulnerable population," Belisle continued.
Three events highlighted the month long program included the Annual March for Meals, a Rock, Roll, Run & Stroll 5K held on Saturday, March 12; Mayors for Meals, dignitaries delivered Meals on Wheels on Wednesday, March 23, ensuring our elected officials and dignitaries are aware of the challenges facing many residents and the final event of the month, the annual Pets Marching for Meals held on Monday, April 4.
Sponsors include Physicians United Plan (PUP) of Florida, WellCare and Evercare. All funds will support the Council's nutrition programs.
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