Seniors are getting ready for lunch at the Y.
A $4,000 grant from District 30 Northumberland of RTOERO will support the YMCA Northumberland in offering a monthly Breaking Bread program for individuals aged 55 and older in Northumberland County. The program includes a free meal (lunch or early evening) and an educational or entertainment activity.
Marsha Jones, President of District 30 Northumberland, RTOERO, emphasizes the importance of providing opportunities for seniors. “We want to provide opportunities to engage the senior population in making social links while enjoying a nutritious meal. Participants will have a chance to connect, chat and laugh with others. That’s important for anyone, and especially those who may be living in isolation or poverty,”
The funding from District 30 is part of RTOERO’s annual community grants program, which has contributed nearly $2 million to 550 programs and projects over 23 years.
“We encourage all RTOERO districts to support and partner with local organizations that are making a real difference on key issues,” says Martha Foster, chair of the board at RTOERO. “The projects we back advance things like environmental sustainability, healthy and active living, equity and community connections. In their careers and in retirement, RTOERO members have been dedicated to service, and the community grants program is another way to put that into action.”
YMCA Northumberland is partnering with local businesses, entrepreneurs and the Food4All warehouse. The program will commence in
November 2023 and run through March 2024.
Written by: Noah Lorusso
