Senior
Programs
“This program has helped
me so much because
without this I wouldn’t be
able to have food. I am so
grateful that someone is
thinking of others.”
- Helen, Nourishing Neighbors
participant
The AARP Foundation and Feeding America recently reported that at least 8 million Baby Boomers across the
nation are facing hunger. The increase in older Americans needing food assistance means NTFB must continue to
find innovative ways to meet the demand and fulfill the specific dietary requirements that many seniors face.
Our Nourishing Neighbors home-delivery program continued to prove effective in reaching seniors who face
challenges leaving their home. Last year, the program served 175 homebound seniors and mature adults with
disabilities. Volunteers delivered food items, including fresh produce, directly to each senior’s doorstep every two
weeks. In addition to the food they received, NTFB also provided pet food for 48 seniors with four-legged friends.
We also continued our joint efforts with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Texas Department of Agriculture
as a Commodity Supplemental Food Program distributor. Locally recognized as PAN, or People and Nutrition,
the program helped more than 8,500 low-income seniors every month by providing them with a box of USDA
commodities. Through our 106 PAN distribution sites across Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Fannin and Kaufman
counties, seniors received an average of 28 pounds of food each month.