Deterline laments the challenges of operating in Oakland, noting, 'the majority of SOS' low-income clients live in Oakland, and nearly all of its Oakland clients are very low-income.' The organization copes with these realities by relying on paid staff for most deliveries, rather than volunteers, primarily due to safety concerns and the difficulty in recruiting volunteers willing to navigate these conditions.
Food insecurity is a pressing issue for seniors, with Deterline pointing out that 'almost 40% of older adults are food insecure, and seniors are the fastest-growing demographic of the homeless population.' This statistic underscores the critical need for organizations like SOS in communities faced with economic hardship.
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