Soup for Seniors collection kicks off Monday
LOA Soup for Seniors Project kicks off February 3
Collection spots in Botetourt include Bank of Fincastle branches, Freedom First Credit Union and Century 21 Wampler Realty
Winter is a difficult time for our older homebound neighbors and the choice between food and heat can be hard. Help make the decision easy by making sure their shelves are stocked with warming soups and other non-perishable food items. Help end senior hunger by giving soup and crackers to the LOA’s annual “Soup for Seniors” collection in collaboration with AARP. Your contribution will make a huge difference in the lives of your homebound neighbors.
The drive will take place February 3-7 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The main collection site is the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, 4909 North Lake Drive, Roanoke. Other collection sites, including in the Alleghany Highlands can be found at www.loaa.org, but include all Freedom First and Bank of Fincastle locations.
This year’s goal is 50,000 cans of soup to be delivered to more than 3,500 local residents. A hot bowl of soup on a cold day can go a long way in making sure no senior goes hungry.
There are many ways you can help us in our endeavors. The easiest way is to donate a can or cans of soup and bring it to one of our many collection sites. All the items collected will be put into reusable cloth bags provided by AARP and distributed into the homes of our elderly neighbors. If you are a part of a civic group, church group or if you want to collect as a service project with your business, we will welcome any and all donations.
All this cannot be done without the support of a generous community. We feel so fortunate to provide service in our region and look forward to continuing Soup for Seniors for many years to come. More information about the project can be found at www.loaa.org or by calling the LOA in Roanoke at 540-345-0451 or 540-962-0465 in the Alleghany Highlands.
About Local Office on Aging
The Local Office on Aging (LOA) is a non-profit organization proudly celebrating more than 45 years of service helping older persons remain independent for as long as possible. LOA serves Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig and Roanoke counties, as well as the cities of Covington, Roanoke and Salem. Through more than 25 community based services, LOA is able to effectively carry out its mission by providing solutions to meet critical needs such as nutrition, education, advocacy and socialization to persons 60 and older. LOA is a 501(c)(3) agency. Visit www.loaa.org for additional information.
