Athens community council on aging
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Campus Kitchen: Nurturing Sustainability, Community Growth Amid Rising Food Insecurity
Athens-Clarke County is $12 million below the money required to meet food needs, with Georgia ranked ninth in the nation for senior citizen food insecurity. As Athens-Clarke County food insecurity among citizens continues to grow, the University of Georgia’s Campus Kitchen addresses the growing needs of those in the community…
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Program Targets Food-Insecure Citizens, Feeds Thousands During Pandemic
The Athens Eats Together program is a countywide initiative that provides meals for Athens-Clarke County residents who are food insecure due to COVID-19. The program has fed more than 9,000 citizens and has given away more than 320,000 meals in a year. The Program A healthy diet for a…
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Health
Inevitability of Aging: Technology Allows Elderly to Stay In Homes Longer
The leading edge of the baby boomer population started turning 65 in 2011 and will make increased demands upon the healthcare system. According to the United States Census Bureau, this group, born between 1946 and 1964, represents 22%, or 73 million persons, of the total U.S. population. Numerous studies have indicated…
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Northeast Georgia News
Meals on Wheels Helps Underprivileged Seniors
Georgia is number 6 in the nation for senior citizens that are going hungry. Meals on wheels provides 300 hot and cold meals a day for those in Athens who are at risk for food insecurity. AARP has an event On Saturday in support of the Athens community council on…