Local Community Leaders Rally to Support Senior Nutrition Programs
Photo Credit: Larry Rosa
Hayward Area Recreation & Park District Board President, Peter Rosen, Eden Health District Board Chairs Roxann Lewis & Pamela Russo and Eden Health District CEO, Mark Friedman, prepare and distribute healthy meals to Castro Valley residents at Kenneth C.Aitken Senior & Community Center as part of Spectrum Community Services’ Champions Week.
Community leaders from various organizations joined forces at the Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center to lend their support to Spectrum Community Services' Champions Week. As part of the nationwide #SaveLunch campaign, these Community Champions participated in preparing and distributing healthy meals to seniors in Castro Valley. The initiative comes amidst Congress's deliberations on federal funding levels for Fiscal Year 2024, aiming to combat senior hunger and isolation in Alameda County and beyond.
Among those who volunteered their time were Peter Rosen & Rick Hatcher, Hayward Area Recreation & Park District Board Members, Ed Hernandez, Roxann Lewis and Pamela Russo, Eden Health District Board Chairs, and Mark Friedman, CEO of Eden Health District.
Their presence highlighted the importance of community involvement in ensuring the well-being of senior citizens. By actively participating in activities like meal distribution, these leaders showcased their dedication to supporting initiatives that combat senior hunger and isolation. The Champions Week serves as a reminder of the vital role that community support plays in addressing the nutritional and social needs of seniors. Each meal prepared and shared embodies not just sustenance, but also a profound message of care, compassion, and interconnectedness.
Spectrum Community Services stands resolute in its mission to enhance the quality of life of every eligible senior in our community, ensuring they receive the nourishment and support they rightfully deserve. Spectrum Community Services is encouraging more people to sign up for senior lunch programs at their 12 distribution sites throughout the county. Senior Meals are available at Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center 17800 Redwood Road, Monday through Thursday from 12pm to 12:30pm. Anyone who is aged 60 or better is eligible to register to come get a meal. To make a reservation at Kenneth Aitken Senior & Community center please call: 510-881-6738.
To learn more about how Meals on Wheels opens the door to addressing social connection and safety through the delivery of healthy meals tailored to the needs of older adults, visit www.MealsOnWheelsAmerica.org or www.SpectrumCS.org. To learn more about #SaveLunch and the ways you can take action, visit www.SaveLunch.org.