Category Archives: Food Assistance
LA County Food Programs Are Vital During Pandemic
Low income residents in our Los Angeles County communities always appreciate the much-needed, regular deliveries of fresh, healthy food that they receive from our Food Service partner, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. But during this pandemic, minimizing the number of … Continue reading
Orange County Food Programs Make a Difference
Food insecurity affects many of the residents in the communities we serve, so our partnerships with organizations that address that situation are vital. Thanks to Laura Sardisco, Orange County Food Program Coordinator for providing the amazing statistics below that document … Continue reading
Creativity, Gratitude, Hope: EngAGE Responds to COVID-19
EngAGE staff, teachers, and residents of the communities we serve have risen to the occasion and met the demands of a world faced with COVID-19. Our classes are now available virtually, our vital food program continues, our teachers are being … Continue reading
Thank You to EngAGE Orange County Food Delivery Team Meloney Morse and Miles Morse
EngAGE would like to give a shout out to two wonderful EngAGE staff members. Meloney Morse and Miles Morse have been delivering food boxes to residents’ doors for the last six weeks for Second Harvest. EngAGE recently altered our food … Continue reading
When Isolation Becomes an Emergency
In Louisville, KY, Jake, a trash collector, noticed that an elderly customer on his route hadn’t put any trash out for two weeks, so he decided to check on her. He asked Bernice, the office dispatcher, to call the customer. … Continue reading
EngAGE Thanks Our Food Resources
EngAGE would like to acknowledge and celebrate our wonderful Food Resources, especially during these challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following resources ensure that food-insecure and socially isolated older adults as well as families with barriers to food access … Continue reading
EngAGE Receives Rapid Response Grant from Eisner Foundation
The Eisner Foundation board has approved a Rapid Response grant in the amount of $25,000 to EngAGE. EngAGE CEO/Founder Tim Carpenter responded to the announcement: “We’re so grateful to The Eisner Foundation for this support which helps us provide continuous, … Continue reading