and homedelivered meals . Anyone age 60 + is eligible to participate in the congregate meals , which are served at MHCC and at various libraries and community centers throughout the Mountain Empire subregion . Over the last two years , eligibility
SYHealth Mountain Health Family Medicine in Campo , California
for home-delivered meals has been expanded to include any senior age 60 +, in order to accommodate those who wish
to avoid public settings to reduce COVID-19 exposure . Ultimately , the need and demand for home delivered meals has increased and the program is in dire need of sturdy 4x4 vehicles that can handle the rough terrain to deliver these meals .
Unfortunately access to affordable food / fresh produce is a significant barrier for seniors in this region . There is no large grocery store in the mountains , and it is a 40 to 65 mile drive one way to access food . For many local seniors , with incomes below $ 600 / month , the MHCC meals are their primary food source .
The Celebration of Rural Health Luncheon & Benefit not only honors the efforts of a dedicated advocate and supporter , it also benefits the senior nutrition program by funding hybrid 4x4 vehicles desperately needed to deliver meals throughout the region . SYHealth invites you to join us and give in any capacity : as an advocate , volunteer by donating your time and skills , or by giving to help meet the needs of vulnerable seniors and families in rural communities . For more information about San Ysidro Health or to donate , please visit www . syhealth . org .
Rough terrain and dirt roads of rural Mountain Empire during nutrition delivery
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