Camden County Delivers More Than 90K Meals To Seniors In Need

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — More than 90,000 meals have been delivered to seniors since the Camden County Division of Senior and Disabled Services expanded its meal delivery program in response to the outbreak of new coronavirus, officials announced on Thursday.

In total, more than 2,400 individual seniors have received nutritious meals as they navigate the unprecedented crisis represented by coronavirus. From May 5 to May 13, the Division delivered more than 19,000 meals countywide. Meals have been delivered to seniors in 36 municipalities.

“More than two months into this pandemic and our attitude towards this issue has not changed. We will not let the coronavirus pandemic create a hunger crisis in Camden County,” Freeholder Jonathan Young said. “Our team is continuing to add new clients and make deliveries to those in need. If you are a Camden County resident in need of meal assistance during this pandemic, you will not be abandoned. I want to once again highlight the incredible work of the Department of Health, Public Works, Parks, Buildings and Ops, and other departmental staff who have stepped up to make this program the success that it has been. This would not have been possible without their dedication and commitment to public service.”

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On May 4, 4,358 meals were delivered, the most in one day since the program was expanded. Previously, March 30 had the highest number of meals delivered in a single day, with more than 4,000 having been delivered.

The Division of Senior and Disabled Services is delivering meals to new program participants. Anyone who knows a senior in need of meal assistance should call 856-374-MEAL or 856-858-3220 to make arrangements.

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