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St. Pete approves 50 percent funding increase for Meals on Wheels as 800 seniors sit on waiting list
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Meals on Wheels in Pinellas County provides thousands of senior’s no-cost meals each year, but the cost of those meals has increased along with the need in the community. Click the link below Fox 13’s News Piece on Inflation keeping seniors waiting for help
Read MoreSt. Petersburg City Council approves funding for Neighborly Senior Care Network’s Meals on Wheels program
Angie Angers of Bay News 9 highlights funding and volunteer need for Meals on Wheels program. Cheryl Holliday, Site Coordinator for MOW & Senior Cafe at Enoch Davis Center, shares program impact in the lives of Pinellas seniors and critical need for program support. Click the link below. BayNews9 News Article
Read MoreFox 13’s “What’s right with Tampa Bay” features Neighborly/Meals on Wheels Pinellas
Neighborly Volunteers deliver dishes with side of companionship to Bay Area homebound seniors! https://www.fox13news.com/news/meals-on-wheels-in-pinellas-county-offers-meals-and-community-for-seniors
Read MoreNorm Bungard celebrates 85th Birthday skydiving for Neighborly Care Network
Norm Bungard is doing his fourth tandem jump in celebration of his 85th birthday and to raise funds for Neighborly/Meals on Wheels Pinellas!An advocate and supporter of many worthy causes, Norm has selected Neighborly for this special jump as a way to raise funds and awareness for the critical senior services that Neighborly provides.
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2023 Food Vendors Request for Proposal
Neighborly Care Network Public Notice Notice is hereby given that Neighborly Care Network shall release Request for Proposal documents on April 6, 2022, via our website www.neighborly.org, seeking Caterers to deliver hot, cold, and frozen meals for home-delivered meal and congregate dining clients located Pinellas County for January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025. It…
Read MoreHow to Help Aging Adults in Your Community Navigate Daily Challenges
Image via Pexels Life for many seniors can be difficult — especially if family members live far away. Fixed incomes, social isolation, and mobility challenges only heighten the struggles aging adults face. That’s why it’s critical for communities everywhere to make caring for and helping our elders a priority. If you’re interested in becoming more…
Read MoreWhat’s the best diet?
Author: Anita Frankhauser, MS, RDN, LDN January 21, 2022 What do you think of when you hear the word “diet”? For many, this four-letter word brings up feelings of angst, rigidity, and stress. It conjures memories of eating bland foods or spending lots of money on weight-loss books, foods, and clinics. It means no sugar,…
Read More2022 Food Vendors Request for Proposal
Public Notice Update: Neighborly Care Network (NCN) conducted a Public Bid Proposal on 11.24.2021. It was led by Anita Frankhauser. The attendees included GA Foods and NCN Staff. Meeting opened at 4:00 PM EST and adjourned at 4:06 PM EST. Metz Culinary proposal included 3 Binders with Proposal, 2 Frozen Meal packs, and 3 Meal Containers…
Read MoreBoost Your Immune System
Synovia Simons, MS, RDN, LDN, Anita Frankhauser, MS, RDN, LDN 11/24/2021 As you get older, your immune system may not be as resilient to infection and disease as it once was, making it easier for infections, diseases, and cancer to develop.1 Factors like genetics, physical activity, and everyday stress affect physical and psychological aging. Stressors such as alcohol abuse, drug abuse, smoking, divorce, or the death of a loved one can also affect the body and the aging process. Ultimately…
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