Purchase food or medication. Purchase food or pay household expenses. Limited financial resources make it challenging for many seniors in our community to sustain a healthy lifestyle.
In February 2012, the Food Bank began its Senior Bag distribution program to the William C. Ellison and LaSalle Park Apartments in St. Joseph County.
Each bag may include shelf-stable items such as rice or dry beans, canned tuna or chicken, macaroni and cheese, canned vegetables, boxed potatoes, pasta and sauce, applesauce, cereal, crackers, soups, bread and one frozen meat. Fresh produce and personal care items are also included, based on availability.
For more information about the Senior Nutrition Program, please contact Sydney Bright, programs and experience manager, at (574) 232-9986 ext. 127 or
A $1.00 donation buys nearly three meals. 94 cents of every dollar donated goes back into our community to support programming.