Support for Our Community Members

There are many issues that older veterans and elderly residents face in the community including isolation, loneliness, and feelings of nostalgia for earlier times. Some may also suffer disabilities, health concerns or anxiety. Nearly 50% of U.S. adults report that they sometimes or always feel alone; 35% of older adults report they are socially isolated.  

I think one root cause of this issue is lack of connections in the community that contributes to these feelings. When residents don't have connections to others it increases the negative feelings.

This project will address the lack of connections with veterans and elderly in our community and will be a way to let them share their history and stories with us through the tradition of a meal. I hope you will join our project and help address loneliness and social isolation in our community by creating connections!