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Food & drink
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Share the Spirit: Mercy Brown Bag Program delivers seniors health and hope

Mercy Brown Bag Program delivers monthly groceries to over 10,000 East Bay seniors, relying on volunteer retirees and mixed funding to address severe senior poverty.
Food & drink
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Share the Spirit: Mercy Brown Bag Program delivers seniors health and hope

Mercy Brown Bag distributes monthly groceries to over 10,000 East Bay seniors, providing most food for many living on under $850 monthly.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Commentary: Affordability is a hoax? An offer to Trump from a free lunch program: 'Travel with me'

An 81-year-old Koreatown retiree relies on community food services while facing rising rent, mobility challenges, and growing local demand for affordable food.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

What Does It Feel Like to Be Older and Hungry? Trump Doesn't Care.

Seniors face escalating threats to Social Security, healthcare, food access, and wellbeing as administrative cuts and office closures reduce benefits and protections under Trump.
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