CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) and SouthernCare Hospice are joining forces to provide food and basic household necessities to area senior citizens in need. The organizations are calling on others in the county to help. The inaugural Senior Food and Home Necessities Drive seeks to bridge the gap caused by the high incidence of hunger among Cullman’s elder population.
According to University of Alabama Medicine, Alabama seniors suffer from some of the highest food insecurity rates in the United States. Approximately 17% of the state’s elders battle food insecurity, a rate which is 66% higher than the national average.
In response to almost one in five seniors in need, COA and SouthernCare Hospice are reaching out to the community to gather dry goods, including:
- Canned soups
- Canned goods
- Crackers
- Oatmeal
- Dry beans
- Cereals
- Granola bars
- Peanut butter
- Flour
- Snack cakes
- Apple sauce
Household supplies are also needed, including:
- Toilet paper
- Laundry detergent
- Dish detergent
- Paper towels
- Cleaning supplies
The items will be stored at the COA office and distributed to seniors on a fixed or limited income on an as-needed basis. Donations may be taken to the office at 1539 Sportsman Lake Road. Call 256-734-1241 for more information.
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