Nourishing
OUR SENIOR
NEIGHBORS
Hunger is a serious problem in our country, and it affects more seniors than you may think. Recent data tells us that almost 7 million seniors across the nation were food insecure in 2022. At Second Harvest, we work to address senior hunger through a range of initiatives.
Senior Food
BOX PROGRAM
The PA Senior Food Box Program is a federally funded program designed to improve the health of low-income seniors by supplementing their diets with nutritious food. Currently, we provide a box of nutritious shelf-stable food to thousands of seniors each month through the program. The boxes contain foods that are rich sources of the nutrients essential for older adults, such as shelf-stable milk, juice, oats, cereal, rice, pasta, dry beans, peanut butter, canned meat, poultry or fish, and canned fruits and vegetables.
Facts About Senior Hunger
Almost 7 million seniors were food insecure in 2022.
According to the USDA, many older adults don’t have enough food for a healthy and active life.
Even more seniors could be food insecure if we don’t act.
Feeding America’s research shows that more than 9 million seniors could be food insecure by 2050.
Seniors of color are more likely to experience hunger.
Racism and discrimination cause seniors who identify as Black, Latino, and Native American to have higher rates of food insecurity.
Caring for Grandchildren Increases a seniors’ risk of hunger.
Seniors who live with their grandchildren are more likely to have trouble purchasing food for their entire family on a limited income.
Are you a senior in need of food assistance, or know one who is?
Contact Omar Perez at 484.821.2404 for more information.
HOME Deliveries
Due to unique medical and mobility challenges, seniors often face a greater risk of food insecurity. Some are forced to make impossible choices, like choosing between paying for groceries or buying medicine. We believe no one should have to make that choice. That’s why we regularly deliver nutritious groceries to our senior and homebound neighbors across the region.