Page 14 avvyavvya y n iorvy S oreniioor vvy io iori by Jim Miller Grocery and Meal Service Delivery Options for Seniors Sheltering in Place Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good grocery and/or meal service delivery options for seniors? My 78-year-old mother has always shopped for herself, but since the coronavirus pandemic hit the grocery store shelves are always half empty, and she’s getting more fearful of leaving the house. Parent Helper Dear Helper, There are numerous grocery and meal service delivery options available to help seniors stay safe at home during this pandemic, but what’s available to your mom will depend on her location and budget. You should also be aware that because of demand, many grocery and meal delivery services are overwhelmed right now, so some services in your mom’s area may be greatly delayed or temporarily unavailable. That said, here are some good options to look into. Grocery Delivery Services Today, there are a variety of websites and apps that allow you or your mom to shop for groceries and other household goods without having to step foot inside a store. Most of these services offer memberships (fees usually run around $100/year), which will get you or your mom free deliveries on orders over $30 or $35. Or, they’ll charge a fl at delivery fee, which typically cost around $8 to $10. Depending on where your mom lives there are numerous grocery delivery services like Instacart (instacart.com) and Shipt (shipt.com), which work with a wide variety of grocery retailers, including national and local chains and are widely available throughout the U.S. They use independent-contractor shopper/ drivers to pick up orders in stores and deliver them to you. You should also check into Walmart’s online grocery delivery or pick-up service (grocery.walmart.com), which is available in hundreds of locations across the U.S.; Amazon Prime Now (primenow.amazon.com), which is off ered in many U.S. cities; Peapod (peapod.com) that’s available in 24 metro markets; and FreshDirect (freshdirect.com) which serves the New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. areas and a few other select cities in the northeast. Meal Delivery Services If your mom still enjoys cooking, another convenient option to consider is meal kit delivery services like Home Chef (homechef.com), Sun Basket (sunbasket.com) or HelloFresh (hellofresh.com). Meal kits are subscription-based services that will send your mom a box containing fresh, pre-portioned ingredient items for that kit’s recipe. All she’ll need to do is combine the ingredients (some chopping, and slicing may be required) and cook it. Most meal kit services run between $8 and $12 per meal. Or, if your mom wants a break from cooking, a great alternative is to set her up with a ready-made meal delivery service like Mom’s Meals (momsmeals.com) or Silver Cuisine (silvercuisine.com). Both of these companies, which cater to older adults, off er a wide variety of healthy, fully prepared meal choices (just heat and eat), that accommodate a host of dietary needs for those managing diabetes or needing heart-friendly and/or lower-sodium meal options. Mom’s Meals, which run $7 per meal plus delivery, arrive fresh and will last up to 14 days in the refrigerator. Silver Cuisine meals are delivered frozen and cost $12 or $13 per meal. You should also fi nd out if there’s a senior home delivery meal program in your mom’s area. Meals on Wheels is the largest program that most people are familiar with, but many communities offer similar programs sponsored by other organizations that go by diff erent names. To find services available in your mom’s area, visit MealsOnWheelsAmerica.org, which off ers a comprehensive directory on their website. Most home delivered meal programs across the U.S. deliver hot meals daily or several times a week, usually around the lunch hour, to seniors over age 60. Weekend meals, usually frozen, may also be available, along with special diets (diabetic, low-sodium, kosher, etc.). Most of these programs typically charge a small fee (usually between $2 and $6) or request a donation, while some may be free to low-income seniors. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Indian Rock Supportive Housing, Inc. INDIAN ROCK SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, INC., ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES Saugus, Massachusetts, May 12, 2020 – Indian Rock Supportive Housing, Inc., is seeking a Property Management Professional for the Janet M. Leuci Residence (the property formerly known as Sachem Manor) located at 91 Denver Street in Saugus, Massachusetts, a residential community north of Boston. The property is a 20-unit supportive housing complex designed for low-income residents age 62 and older. The facility is designed to allow eligible residents to “age in place,” serving those still able to live independently as well as the very frail. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded the project in 2008. The property is owned by Indian Rock Supportive Housing, Inc., and overseen by a board of directors including local residents. Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS), an Area Agency on Aging and Aging Services Access Point located in Lynn, Massachusetts, serves as the project sponsor. Interested parties may request application materials and more information by contacting Eileen Burk, Director of Evaluations, eburk@GLSS.net, Greater Lynn Senior Services, 781-586-8676. Completed applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020. GLSS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in service delivery or employment on the basis of race, religion age, sex, national origin, or disability. May 22, 2020 Space for Lease 3 Large Rooms, each with Large Walk-in Storage Area. or Aerobics Studio. Located at Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza, Route 1 South, 425 Broadway, Saugus. Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 22, 2020 COVID-19 | FROM PAGE 11 Although the past several months have been a non-stop challenge, Bread of Life staff will keep pushing forward. “When you are faced with adverse circumstances, you learn from the hardship and fi nd new ways of doing things,” said Stelmack. Bread of Life hopes to soon have an entirely new way of doing things with its Under One Roof project, which will combine 14 units of aff ordable housing with a new kitchen, food pantry and dining room on the site of its current building on Eastern Avenue. Metro North Housing Corporation is funding and managing the housing portion of the project. Bread of Life is fundraising to cover the cost of the remainder of the facility. “We’re almost there; we have about $1 million left to raise,” said Kelly. “We feel very optimistic that we will be celebrating 40 years and a new beginning with a groundbreaking in November.” Although Stelmack takes pride in Bread of Life’s ability to adjust to situations and make do, she feels it is time for the organization to have a new home in a proper space. “It’s time fi - nally,” she said. “We’ve always been able to adapt and serve. With this project, we’ll be able to adapt and thrive.” —For more information about Bread of Life or to make a donation to the food pantry or the Under One Roof project, go to http://www. breadofl ifemalden.org/.
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