Letter From the President & CEO

Published On: January 31st, 2024Categories: Post

Dear Friend,

Recent statistics from Feeding America estimate that 5.5 million people age 60 and over experience hunger in the United States. That’s 1 out of every 14 seniors across the country.

Every state is home to older adults who face hunger, and Wisconsin is no exception. Many of our older neighbors face obstacles accessing and preparing food, including lack of transportation, living in a food desert, or coping with a disability or chronic health problem that makes it difficult to safely cook or drive to a grocery store.

Too often, seniors living on a fixed income face impossible choices. And colder weather generally means higher energy bills — and often increased hardship. Do they pay their utility bill or buy groceries? Do they pay for prescription medications, or do they buy food? These are choices none of us should have to make.

With your help, we’re working hard to relieve the burden of hunger from our older neighbors, but there’s still a lot of work to do. I’m sure you share my passion to ensure that seniors don’t face hunger in the coming years … starting now!

I hope you enjoy meeting some of the neighbors you help in this edition of Around the Table. As you read through these stories, please think of the seniors in your life — and in our community. Then please take a moment to give your best gift to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin to help provide nourishing food for older adults and neighbors in need.

Remember, every $1 provides 4 meals. Thank you for your kindness and compassion.

Sincerely,

Patti Habeck
President & CEO