City Program That Gives Food & Economic Assistance To Seniors Is Entering Phase 2
Written by Site Hub on January 6, 2021
The Senior Meal Program has entered phase two, according to the City of Rochester.
The program is aimed at providing econimic assistance and food for older residents who can’t leave the house, while supporting local restaurants in the process.
Louis Carrasquillo, Founder of Munchies Empanadas, is gearing up to cook meals for Rochester seniors.
“When I go places, you got to see the smiles on people’s faces. It’s priceless,” Carrasquillo said.
This is his second time helping out with the program. During the first phase he was a part of the crew that delivered over 14,000 meals to those who needed them.
As many as three hot meals can be ordered per week according to the City’s Department of Neighborhood and Business Development Commissioner Gary Kirkmire:
“We feel the need is dual, both for the restaurants to keep in business and stay afloat during this difficult time and then for our seniors who struggle to get out about.”
Source:
RochesterFirst.com
