Summary
Organization name
New River Valley Agency on Aging
Tax id (EIN)
51-0153622
Thematic Area
Health
Service Region
Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, City of Radford
Address
44 Third Street NWPulaski, VA 24301
New River Valley Agency on Aging
A nonprofit organization
$1,285 raised by 19 donors
100% complete
$1,000 Goal
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Help us feed the need.....
Federal statistics on hunger place 1 in 2 seniors in the United States at risk of malnutrition.
The causes stem from physical confinement in the home, limited finances, and/or the lack of a support network. The NRV Agency on Aging's Nutritional Outreach Programs serve to eliminate food insecurity among seniors in our community.
These programs include:
The Home Delivered Meals Program (think Meals on Wheels) provides regular, nutritious meals to homebound seniors in the New River Valley. Meals are delivered by trained drivers who conduct wellness checks during each visit.
Congregate Meals Programs, or Friendship Cafes offer an opportunity for qualifying NRV seniors to share a nutritious meal with other participants and engage in enrichment activities. Friendship Cafes meet 2-3 times per week and help support socialization, nutrition, movement and cognitive stimulation. Cafes are located throughout the New River Valley.
The Fido's Pantry Program provides pet food for homebound seniors who cannot afford to feed their pet. These seniors will often give up a meal, or other items, so that they can provide food for their animal companion. The Fido's Pantry Program works to solve this problem. Multiple studies have shown that pet ownership helps keep seniors engaged, promotes movement, and provides cognitive and emotional support.
The Staples for Seniors Program ensures that homebound seniors have a regular supply of nutritious, shelf-stable food that supplements their diet and provides back-up meals if the weather inhibits meal delivery.
Nutrition Assessment, Support and Counseling- the NRV Agency on Aging works with a registered dietician to help seniors evaluate their nutritional needs to optimize their health and well-being.
The demand for our services continues to increase as the cost of food rises. We are relying on community support more than ever to make sure that no homebound senior in the NRV suffers from hunger or malnutrition.
Let me help feed the need:
A $50 donation provides 7 meals to a senior in need. Please join us in ensuring that seniors in our community do not face food-insecurity.
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Organization Data
Pulaski, VA 24301