United Way of the Midlands calls for volunteers to support hunger relief for adult seniors with limited access to resources
June 18, 2018
Seniors are experiencing hunger and food insecurity in Fairfield, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties and United Way of the Midlands has asked the community to help.
“Senior meal delivery doesn’t take a break or go on vacation during the summer, and volunteers are a crucial part in making sure home-bound seniors have access to food,” said Sara Fawcett, President and CEO of United Way of the Midlands. “By working together, with our volunteers and partner agencies, we can provide seniors the meals and services that allow them to be healthy and independent in their homes and communities.”
Volunteers will lead the mission to increase seniors’ access to food and decrease isolation, as well as other related conditions that affect seniors’ optimal health and well-being.
United Way has coordinated with its community impact partners Senior Resources, Inc., Fairfield County Council on Aging, Newberry County Council on Aging, Orangeburg Council on Aging to provide meal delivery volunteer opportunities from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. every day through June. Those interested in volunteering should register online at volunteer.uway.org. Those interested in volunteering should register online at volunteer.uway.org.
Recently, Wells Fargo chose United Way of the Midlands as one of 23 grantees to receive a two-year corporate grant focused on advancing hunger and food security initiatives in local communities.
About United Way of the Midlands
United Way of the Midlands is the most organized, efficient and accountable system for investing in the community. With more than 70 Community Impact Partners, United Way works to identify and respond to the critical human service needs of Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties. Funds are raised through workplace campaigns, grant writing and individual donations. For more information, please visit www.uway.org.
