Citymeals on Wheels Prepares Emergency Food Boxes for NYC Seniors

Emergency Preparedness for Seniors

• 🌀 Citymeals on Wheels is proactively preparing for hurricane season by assembling and distributing emergency food kits.
• 🎯 Special focus is placed on senior residents, particularly those who are homebound and food insecure.

Contents of Emergency Food Kits

• 📦 Nearly 20,000 food kits are being delivered by mid-October.
• 🥫 Each kit contains shelf-stable, ready-to-eat items such as tuna fish and salmon, along with tea and coffee.

Importance of Proactive Measures

• ⚠️ Extreme weather events in recent years highlight the growing need for these emergency supplies.
• 🤝 The kits provide not only essential food but also a crucial message that "somebody is looking out for them."

Origin of the Initiative

• 💡 The idea for these emergency boxes was inspired by the aftermath of the September 11th terror attacks, when access to food was severely limited for many.
• 🔑 Learning from past events, the organization aims to protect the future by ensuring seniors have access to food during emergencies.