Feeding Senior Neighbors
Beth Shapiro, CEO of Citymeals on Wheels, discusses elder hunger in NYC, the impact of federal funding cuts and the long shutdown, and how New Yorkers can support homebound seniors this holiday season.
The Brian Lehrer Show · nyc_seniors, community_care, elder_hunger, senior_support, local_wnyc
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Show Notes
One in 10 senior citizens in New York City lack reliable access to affordable and nutritious food. Beth Shapiro, CEO of Citymeals on Wheels, the nation’s largest operation to deliver meals to homebound seniors, discusses the state of elder hunger in the city, the lasting impact of federal funding cuts and the long federal shutdown, what everyday New Yorkers can do to support their elderly neighbors during the holidays.