SCE&G provides generous support to Senior Resources’ programs
June 15, 2016
Senior Resources received a $15,000 grant from SCE&G to support the agency’s programs. The funding will be divided between the Meals on Wheels program and two annual fundraisers – the 2016 March for Meals 5K and the 2016 Every Senior Counts luncheon.
With a corps of more than 800 volunteers, the Meals on Wheels program delivers a hot, nutritious meal each day to clients’ homes. The nutritionally balanced meals provide one-third of the daily nutritional requirements for the homebound seniors.
“We currently have a waiting list of nearly 300 senior citizens and disabled adults who don’t know whether they will be able to maintain an adequate diet due to financial and transportation constraints,” said Pam Dukes, Executive Director of Senior Resources. “This generous gift from SCE&G will allow us to serve more hungry seniors in our community.”
The 2016 March for Meals 5K was held on February 27, 2016, at Timmerman Trail near the SCE&G headquarters. The 2016 Every Senior Counts luncheon is scheduled for November 3, 2016. Both annual fundraisers seek to raise funds for Meals on Wheels and other agency programs, and to raise awareness of the issue of senior hunger in our community.
According to the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger, South Carolina ranks eighth-worst in the nation for food instability among seniors. More than 18% of South Carolina’s elderly residents are threatened by hunger. Senior Resources is the only provider of Meals on Wheels in Richland County.
“SCE&G is proud to support such a worthwhile program that provides a hot meal and helps keep local senior citizens healthy and safe throughout the year,” said Stephanie Jones, supervisor of corporate philanthropy at SCANA. “We’re also proud of our employees who regularly volunteer to deliver meals as a part of the program.”
About Senior Resources, Inc.
Senior Resources is a non-profit organization that coordinates services, provides resources and encourages the personal choices that allow Columbia’s senior citizens to remain independent. All activities, services and programs of the agency are geared toward promoting independent living, with the goal of helping seniors remain in their homes as long as possible through the support of staff and volunteers, and delaying or preventing institutionalization.
Since 1967, Senior Resources has served Columbia’s frail and elderly residents in three areas:
1) In-home services, including Meals on Wheels, home care, respite care, senior companion services, and case management;
2) Community-based services, including congregate meals, wellness centers, transportation, and physical fitness;
3) Volunteer services, including the Senior Companion program, Foster Grandparent program, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.
With local, state and federal government funding, as well as contributions from United Way, personal donations and fundraising activities, Senior Resources offers a variety of programs so that our clients can select the assistance they need to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle.
About SCE&G
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company is a regulated public utility engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity to approximately 702,000 customers in 24 counties in the central, southern and southwestern portions of South Carolina. The company also provides natural gas service to approximately 351,000 customers in 38 counties in the state.
Through the support of various philanthropic efforts and employees who provide support through volunteer efforts and financial resources, SCE&G is committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve – including efforts to support families and individuals of all ages through educational, environmental, healthcare, arts/culture, and community/civic initiatives across South Carolina.
