Seniors In Need

How many seniors are impacted by hunger and isolation?

Today in the United States, 1 in 8 people aged 60 and older – more than 10 million in total – worries about having enough food. For perspective, that means the number of Americans aged 60 and older with food access limitations is greater than the populations of 40 states. Despite this daunting hunger figure, Meals on Wheels is only reaching 2.2 million older adults each year.

Volunteers for Meals on Wheels programs in Charleston, South Carolina are the backbone of the program, delivering nutritious meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities who are at significant risk of hunger and isolation with caring concern and attention to their welfare.