Senior Hunger

Seniors go hungry every day in our country, and Comfort Keepers® see first-hand how inadequate nutrition can diminish independence in seniors. 

STOP Senior Hunger addresses a growing problem for older Americans.  The Meals on Wheels Association of America projects that by 2025, an estimated 9.5 million senior Americans will experience some form of hunger or “food insecurity” –  about 75 percent higher than the number in 2005.

Hunger is a sustained, severe form of malnutrition that can be caused by limited access to food due to poverty, political oppression or limited access. For seniors, hunger could lead to the potential for increased hospital stays, health complications, early entry into assisted living facilities or premature death. In addition to the food drive effort, Comfort Keepers helps improve seniors’ access to food with activities, such as taking seniors to grocery stores or farmers’ markets, helping prepare meals according to doctor’s guidelines and providing mealtime socialization.

Fact Sheet: How to Eat Healthily on a Fixed Income.