Joy in the Journey 8-14-2019

Do you have lunch plans for Monday, August 19th?

        IF YOU ARE A SENIOR, 60 YEARS OR OLDER……

   Come and taste a sample of the NAPS Food Box, learn about this great supplemental program, and sign up to receive a monthly food box.

      FREE, NUTRICIOUS FOOD FOR SENIORS 60 plus

             Where?   Fulda Food Shelf at St. Gabriels School     305 S. LaFayette Ave.   Fulda, MN

             When?     2:00-3:00 P.M.      August 19, 2019

   

     NAPS stands for Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors.  NAPS is the Minnesota name given for this program funded by the United States Dept. of Agriculture.

This plan provides a nutritionally  balanced food package on a monthly basis to income eligible Minnesota men and women who are sixty years or older.  NAPS provides supplemental food, nutritional education, as well as referrals to other services offered.  This is offered through Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).

   Specific items of food vary each month.  The food box provides approximately 35 pounds of free food each month to seniors who meet the guidelines.  Participants receive nutritious food packages meant to supplement your diet.  Each box may include canned fruits and vegetables, juices, milk, American cheese, canned meat,  peanut butter, dried beans, cereal, rice and pasta.

   If it is a struggle affording groceries each month, this scheduled offering of food may help you make ends meet.   Three things can make you eligible:

1.  You are age 60 or older.

2.  Your household size and income meets the NAPS guidelines.

3.  You do not live in a facility that provides your meals.

   If you are a senior, sixty years old or older, now is the time to preserve your health.  Make your fixed dollars go further by taking advantage of this nutritional program that helps thousands of Minnesota seniors.  If you have any further questions about Minnesota NAPS, call Michelle or Joyce at ACE of SW Minnesota in Murray County.  Phone:  507-360-4205

   Maybe you know someone else who might appreciate this program?  Please inform them about the time and place listed above for them to check it out!!

   Have a great week!

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