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CAMBRIDGE -- The Ohio Department of Aging has awarded Area Agency on Aging Region 9 additional funding for a new, short-term program to provide meals for older adults affected by the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. The Staying Healthy program engages area agencies on aging and local small-business restaurants to deliver free meals to seniors in our communities.
"By investing in locally owned and operated restaurants, we can meet increased demand for older adults who need meal support as they continue to shelter from the virus," said Ursel J. McElroy, director of the Ohio Department of Aging. "We recognize Area Agency on Aging Region 9 as a local leader who can bring together multiple sectors to protect vulnerable older adults."
"We will use this funding to engage with community partners to serve our neighbors who are most in need," added Jim Endly, CEO/President AAA9. "It's a win-win-win. Our seniors, our local businesses, and their employees all ultimately benefit from this innovative approach." Val Sampson, vice president of development and community options for AAA9, noted, "We can target food insecurity within our communities and spur the economy at the local level through this initiative. AAA9 looks forward to working with our small business owners on this project".
Participating restaurants must have 50 or fewer employees, be able to produce meals that meet industry-standard nutritional guidelines and be able to offer safe pick up and/or delivery of meals to participants, either directly or through community partners.
Area Agency on Aging Region 9 will direct the program locally with a focus on serving seniors with the greatest social and economic needs, such as those with low incomes, who live in rural areas, with severe disabilities, with limited English-speaking ability, or with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.
Funding for Staying Healthy is provided by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
The Staying Healthy Program became open for participation as of Oct. 1. For information regarding the Staying Healthy Program or any other services offered by Area Agency on Aging Region 9, call (800) 945-4250. Callers will be directed to a Staying Healthy Restaurant Program selection.
Reservations for S.O.A.R.
meeting are due by Sunday
WEIRTON -- The next meeting of S.O.A.R., an acronym for Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 13 at Mario's restaurant, 3806 Main St.,Weirton. Pizza and a soft drink will be provided.
The agenda for the meeting will be the election of officers for the next four years. Only those updated with their dues qualify to vote. Reservations must be received by Sunday by calling the union hall at (304) 748-8080 or Lynn at (304) 797-9785. Wearing masks and social distancing protocol will be enforced.
Salvation Army accepting Christmas applications
The Brooke-Hancock Salvation Army will be accepting applications for Christmas assistance through Oct. 17.
Appointments should be made for Weirton and Hancock County residents by calling (304) 748-4310 and for Brooke County residents by calling (304) 737-0071. Applicants will need to present proof of income for each household member, documentation of monthly bills, birth certificates and other proof of guardianship for children to be aided through the Angel Tree gift program, which is available to those 12 and under or with special needs.
CASA's virtual auction
continues through Oct. 13
FOLLANSBEE -- A Child's Place Court-Appointed Special Advocates is holding a virtual auction through Oct. 13.
Items up for bid can be found at the group's Facebook page at A Child's Place CASA or website at www.childsplacecasa.com. The cost to enter is $5, with each bidder paying $1 per bid. The nonprofit group trains volunteers to represent the interests of children involved in abuse and neglect cases in Brooke, Hancock and Jefferson counties. For information, call (304) 737-4444.