As inflation rises, older New Yorkers on fixed incomes are at greater risk of food insecurity, with 1 in 10 over age 60 affected, and 60% of homebound seniors relying on meal programs. Many live on less than $15,000 annually and must choose between food, rent, and medicine. Citymeals on Wheels addresses this by providing 2 million meals per year, yet many recipients still require additional support, particularly in light of federal funding threats to essential programs for older adults.
Today, during Older Americans Month, 1 in 10 New Yorkers over age 60 face food insecurity, with that number jumping to 60% for homebound older adults.
A recent report found that older adult poverty in NYC increased nearly 50% in the last decade while the older adult population grows faster than any other demographic.
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