Senior Citizens, Inc. Receives International Paper Foundation Grant to Help Support Meals on Wheels Program
Wednesday, April 26th, 2023
Senior Citizens, Inc. (SCI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people age successfully, has been awarded a $1500 grant from International Paper's Savannah Mill and the International Paper Foundation to use for its Meals on Wheels program. Funds will provide more than 200 meals to homebound seniors.
“Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, 83% of low-income, food-insecure seniors were not receiving the meals and nutrition they needed. Unfortunately, the pandemic and now, inflation has exacerbated the situation,” said Patti Lyon’s SCI President. “It’s support from business partners like the International Paper Foundation that helps us make a difference in the lives of seniors." This grant not only allows us to provide meals to homebound seniors but also gives us an opportunity for wellness checks and
friendly visits so important for older adults in our community”, she said.
The Savannah Mill’s International Paper Foundation supports projects and programs focused on their signature causes, which include education, hunger, health and wellness, and disaster relief. The foundation provides support for critical needs in the communities where its employees live and work and where their employees actively volunteer.
