Monday, June 15, 2020

In the News ... "'El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank testing home delivery for homebound residents"

Photo courtesy of El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank
• The delivery process is based on a contactless delivery

Staff Report
El Paso Herald-Post


EL PASO, TEXAS - Across the nation and in El Paso, there is an unprecedented increase in the number of seniors struggling with food insecurity. Due to the need for ongoing food assistance, it has become imperative that nutrition programs are strengthened and protected to support healthy aging.

To address this need in the area,El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is piloting a home delivery program for shut-in seniors or disabled with a mobility barrier and those who are quarantined due to diagnosis or pending diagnosis of Covid-19 ...

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