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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, since 1972, the National Senior Nutrition Program has funded local agencies and
organizations to serve home -delivered and congregate meals that help to ensure older adults
have opportunities to stay healthy, independent, and connected; and
Whereas, more than 10 million older Americans face hunger each year; and
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Whereas, local senior nutrition programs help older adults access healthy foods; nutrition
screening, education, and counseling,, social opportunities; and other supports that
encourage well-being.; and
Whereas, the Senior Activity Center is an integral part of Chubbuck, Idaho - providing
sustenance and so much more to our older community members, especially those most
vulnerable to food insecurity, chronic health and social isolation; and
Whereas, The Senior Activity Center, Nutrition Program is having a positive impact on our
community and its senior members by;
• Providing a nutritious meal to seniors 60 years and older
• Providing a place where seniors can come enjoy a meal and socialize
• Providing an impact Dn seniors lives and helping them stay independent
NOW, THEREFORE., I, Kevin B. England, Mayor of the City of Chubbuck, do hereby proclaim the
month of March 2024 to be
National Senior Nutrition Month
in Chubbuck and I urge every resident to recognize older adults and the people who support
them through nutrition services as essential contributors to the strength of our community.
IIV WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of our City to be affixed
this 1st day of March, in the year two thousand and
..= � L twenty-four.
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Kevin B. England
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