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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · 5h

Do you know an older New Yorker who would benefit from healthy meals delivered straight to their doorstep? Go to citymeals.org/get-meals to find out more!

Person wearing a heavy winter coat and boots walks on a snowy sidewalk holding a plastic bag in a residential neighborhood. Delivering Citymeals on Wheels to seniors in New York City.

Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · 1d

What’s inside our Emergency Food Packages? 📦 Nutritious meals and groceries that give our older neighbors peace of mind during storms or outages. Learn more: https://www.citymeals.org/about-us/what-we-deliver

#Citymeals #MealsOnWheels #EndElderHunger #NYCNonprofits #Aging #FoodInsecurity

Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · 5d

If you're not registered to vote, your application must be received by October 25th to be eligible for the upcoming election. On the ballot: mayor, city comptroller, public advocate, borough presidents and more. Help shape the city you want to see: learn more at nycvotes.org

Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you to The Advocates for this wonderful, in-depth look at Citymeals' work addressing elder hunger and isolation in NYC! 💙 https://www.theadvocateson.com/video/?media=J4WGjpcC&channel=ccJ2GC6L&type=video

Video on The Advocates's site

The Advocates with Sonia Baghdady is a half-hour lifestyle show that tells inspirational stories, celebrates people making a difference, and finds solutions for challenges in our lives and the world.

www.theadvocateson.com

Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · 13d

#Ageism impacts everything from food policy to the daily lives of older New Yorkers like Dorothy, who says getting older can make you feel invisible. Read more on the Citymeals blog: https://www.citymeals.org/blog-post/everyday-ageism

#AgeismAwarenessDay #EndAgeism #AgePositive #Citymeals

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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you, @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social and Noticias, for spotlighting how Citymeals works with community partners like @henrystreet.bsky.social and Life Story Club to combat hunger and isolation among older New Yorkers: spectrumnoticias.com/ny/nyc/notic...

#aging #isolation #mealsonwheels #nyc

Cómo Citymeals ayuda a los neoyorquinos mayores a sentirse menos solos

La iniciativa busca combatir la soledad a través del Life Story Club, un programa de narración en línea o por teléfono.

spectrumnoticias.com

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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · 15d

Rubem was reading in Central Park one afternoon, when suddenly everything went dark. He woke up in a hospital bed after a cerebral hemorrhage. A passerby called 911, saving his life. Now in his eighties, Rubem counts on Citymeals to bring healthy meals to his door so he can focus on staying well.

Citymeals on Wheels recipient Rubem in NYC. Senior wearing a teal baseball cap backward and a black t-shirt sitting indoors with colorful patterned fabric in the background.

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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · 20d

If you have questions about the impact on #SNAP and other benefits like Social Security, visit the Social Security Administration's website at ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213.

#GovernmentShutdown #FoodInsecurity #OlderAdults

Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · 22d

To wrap up #HungerActionMonth, hear firsthand how home-delivered meals make a difference for the older New Yorkers Citymeals serves. Thanks to everyone who supported us by volunteering or donating, helping us address elder hunger in NYC.

Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · 26d

Meals? ✅
Connection? ✅
Showing up when it matters most? ✅

🎁 Support our work feeding older New Yorkers: donate.citymeals.org/page/87655/d...

#HungerActionMonth #SeniorHunger #Citymeals #NYC

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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · 29d

From stronger storms to hotter summers, the climate is reshaping daily life. Older people living alone are especially vulnerable.

Citymeals is a designated emergency responder with thousands of extra meals ready to deliver at a moment's notice. #ClimateWeek

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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · Sep 18

Citymeals COO Rachel Sherrow spoke with @cbsnewyork.bsky.social about our work delivering additional food to meal recipients ahead of the winter storm season. Check out the full story: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...

#MealsOnWheels #OlderAdults

Citymeals on Wheels helping seniors in need with emergency food boxes. It's a lesson learned from 9/11.

For homebound, food-insecure seniors, flooding can mean more than inconvenience. It can mean complete isolation.

www.cbsnews.com

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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · Sep 8

Want to feel more confident supporting older people in your life?

Join us at our office on Thursday, September 24, for Mental Health 101 with NAMI-NYC to learn the basics of mental illness and practical ways to offer help.

👉 Register now: vhub.at/SW5UCQ

Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · Sep 3

Angela, Citymeals' Program Initiatives Associate, spoke to @uninoticias.bsky.social about our work addressing hunger among older New Yorkers and the impact of our newest programs. www.univision.com/local/nueva-...
#HungerActionMonth

Citymeals On Wheels: Mucho Más Que Un Plato De Comida

Con cada entrega, la organización combate el hambre y la soledad. Descubre cómo su labor transforma la vida de miles de adultos mayores cada día.

www.univision.com

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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨 Nearly one in three older New Yorkers struggles to afford the food they need. This #HungerActionMonth, you can help close the gap. Give your time, your voice or your support to help end hunger for our older neighbors: citymeals.org.

Worker in a blue uniform holds a Citymeals on Wheels food/meal delivery breakfast box in front of a van advertising a lifeline of meals for seniors in NYC.

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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · Aug 25

When you're older, even a short trip to the grocery store can feel impossible. 🛒

Our Shop & Escort volunteers help older New Yorkers carry the load and get home safely with the food they need.

Sign up to help: citymeals.org/volunteer

Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you to @healthbeat.org for this story about how Citymeals and our partners are working together to keep older New Yorkers fed amidst rising
costs and funding cuts: www.healthbeat.org/newyork/2025...

#NYC #SeniorHunger #ElderHunger #FoodInsecurity #Aging

Food insecurity a growing concern for older New Yorkers

The number of older New Yorkers is at an all-time high, and many live in poverty, struggling to access affordable, nutritious food. Nonprofits across the city are working to fill the gaps, but federal...

www.healthbeat.org

Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · Aug 18

"We simply cannot continue to overlook the needs of older adults in this country or treat them as afterthoughts." www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Will your grandmother go hungry? Future of Meals on Wheels is uncertain. | Opinion

One in three Meals on Wheels providers have a waiting list, and others are being forced to reduce meal deliveries. That's a clear warning sign.

www.usatoday.com

Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · Aug 7

Join us next Wednesday for a virtual conversation on #ageism with Citymeals COO Rachel Sherrow. She'll talk about common stereotypes and how to shift our thinking about #aging. Register now: ow.ly/3byE50WAgU8

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CNN @cnn.com · Aug 2

For older adults who may otherwise be food-insecure, participating in food assistance benefits may be associated with a slower cognitive decline as they age, according to new research: cnn.it/45tlKfD

Food assistance benefits are tied to slower cognitive decline in older adults, new study suggests | CNN

For older adults who may otherwise be food-insecure, participating in food assistance benefits may be associated with a slower cognitive decline as they age, according to new research.

cnn.it

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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · Aug 4

Know someone over 60 who can't shop or cook for themselves?
#Citymeals delivers nutritious meals to older New Yorkers in need. Learn more at citymeals.org.

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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · Aug 2

"The tragedy of ageing is not that we will all grow old and die, but that ageing has been made unnecessarily, and at times excruciatingly, painful and humiliating. " www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I’m an expert on ageing. Here’s what I know about thriving in later life | Kerry Burnight

I scoured longevity research on wellbeing – and the deeper I dug, the more I recognized a profound underlying pattern

www.theguardian.com

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Justice in Aging @justiceinaging.org · Jul 30

Caregiving for older relatives often means sacrificing careers and savings. The consequences can ripple across generations:

“They’re risking their future retirement, which increases the likelihood they’ll age into poverty.” @amberchrist.bsky.social explains.

Why So Many Seniors Can't Afford Long-Term Care

A growing group of middle-income elderly people are too rich for government benefits but can't afford long-term care.

time.com

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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · Jul 29

Extreme heat is dangerous for older adults, putting them at higher risk for serious health issues. Citymeals ensures our recipients have meals on hand when it’s too hot to cook or go out. Read more: www.citymeals.org/blog-post/su...

Citymeals on Wheels

Delivering meals and companionship to older New Yorkers in need.

www.citymeals.org

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Citymeals on Wheels @citymeals.bsky.social · Jul 25

Today is the hottest day of the week, with temperatures climbing to 94 degrees. Learn how you can help your older neighbors stay cool and safe: www.citymeals.org/blog-post/su...

Citymeals on Wheels

Delivering meals and companionship to older New Yorkers in need.

www.citymeals.org

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