Silver Key Senior Services joins campaign to help seniors
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Silver Key Senior Services announced it is partnering with Meals on Wheels America for a campaign to help provide meals to seniors in need.
Silver Key said that for too long, the pressing needs of seniors have been underfunded and ignored, leaving millions nationwide waiting for nutritious meals and moments of connection. Silver Key said that even though Meals on Wheels has been proven to be the most effective solution, community providers need help as well, and they can't wait any longer.
'Silver Key proudly delivers nearly 30,000 hot, nutritious meals each year to seniors who need them most, but rising costs make it increasingly difficult to keep up with demand. We are grateful for the support we've received, but to ensure every senior in need receives this vital lifeline of nutritious meals and social connection, we need additional funding and volunteers. We can't do this alone,' said Jason DeaBueno, CEO of Silver Key Senior Services.
According to Silver Key, federal funding has not kept pace with either the growing senior population or rising costs, and only 1% of philanthropic donations in the U.S. go toward senior causes. Local Meals on Wheels providers like Silver Key are eager to do more but need more resources.
'Across the country, local Meals on Wheels providers are working tirelessly to deliver seniors nutritious meals and moments of connection, but they could be reaching even more seniors and doing even more for them if they had additional resources,' said Ellie Hollander, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels America. 'That's why Meals on Wheels America launched a bold plan to End the Wait and ultimately ensure all seniors have access to the life-saving services they need to live nourished lives with independence and dignity.'
More information on the End the Wait campaign and how to help Silver Key can be found on Silver Key's website.
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