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PKAR to Fund Subsidized Meals Program
August 2009
Responding to an urgent call for assistance, the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of REALTORS® will provide Community Care Peterborough with a $5,000.00 donation to ensure that the subsidized meals program continues for seniors and adults with physical challenges on a modest income living in the County of Peterborough.
Since August 2007, Community Care Peterborough and Peterborough County City Health Unit have worked together to offer subsidized meals to county residents. Unfortunately, this subsidy through the “Food Security Community Partnership Project” is not available for 2009. As a result, the clients currently receiving meals would no longer be able to access this program. With the support of Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of REALTORS® Inc., clients can continue to receive subsidized meals. These nutritious frozen meals are prepared with more protein and vitamins with controlled levels of sodium and less fat than other commonly available prepared frozen meals. Good nutrition is a critical component in promoting physical and mental well being and enabling seniors to live at home, where they prefer to be.
Community Care Peterborough is a non-profit, charitable organization that offers a range of practical support services such as Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Home Making etc, designed to help the frail elderly and people with physical challenges accomplish the tasks of everyday living in Peterborough County and City.Right to Left: Danielle Belair, Executive Director, Community Care Peterborough, Jo Stewart, PKAR Community Involvement Liaison, Dennis Roberts, PKAR 2009 Community Involvement Chair, and Carolyn J. Mills, PKAR Executive Officer.