Area Officials March for Meals To Raise Awareness of Senior Hunger

Recently, State Representative Sue Allen and Mid-East Area Agency on Aging (MEAAA) volunteer Janice Surti assisted the MEAAA with its “Meals on Wheels” delivery program to help deliver meals to St. Louis area home-bound seniors.

March marks the 13th annual March for Meals campaign. In Missouri, almost 17% of seniors struggle with hunger and 26% live alone. Meals on Wheels uses the month of March to generate awareness for how government officials, private organizations, and individuals can work together to combat senior hunger.

Pictured (left to right): State Representative Sue Allen, with Fern, a St. Louis County resident and MEAAA volunteer Janice Surti.

About MEAAA

Founded in 1973, MEAAA provides supportive services to persons age 60 and older, family caregivers and adults with disabilities in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson Counties. MEAAA’s 22 senior centers offer a wide range of programming, from assistance with Medicare and health insurance questions, to employment and transportation services, energy and legal assistance, disaster preparedness and assistance with acquiring medical equipment and supplies. MEAAA also operates the largest Meals on Wheels program, bringing nutritious meals and companionship to more than 2,100 home-bound seniors Monday through Friday.

In addition, MEAAA serves as a Marketplace Navigator for the Affordable Care Act. MEAAA navigators are available to assist with selecting a health plan or completing an application. For more information, call 1-800-Age-6060 or go to www.agingmissouri.org