Food donations: More elderly seeking assistance but nutritional value a concern, say agencies
Social service agencies say they are seeing up to 15 per cent more seniors relying on food donations to survive. Many of them live alone, face mobility issues or are under financial strain. On this World Food Day, the nutritional value of such donations remains a concern.
Alexandra Anand reports.
Social service agencies say they are seeing up to 15 per cent more seniors relying on food donations to survive. Many of them live alone, face mobility issues or are under financial strain. On this World Food Day, the nutritional value of such donations remains a concern.
Alexandra Anand reports.