Food at the Senior Center

debodun

debodun

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way upstate in New York, USA
I was looking at the food there today trying to stock up on easily to prepare foods because of my upcoming surgery. A woman came over and said "That food is OLD! It's been here since Monday."
No wonder I seldom see anyone taking food there. And some people commented before in a similar thread that they were worried I was hogging it.
 

I suppose the good news is that there doesn't seem to be an urgent need for food among the seniors in your community.

It seems like the manager of the senior center could request smaller or less frequent donations so the food could be targeted to more needy individuals.
 

I haven't gotten sick an any food I've taken from the Senior Center as of yet. And I only had to throw out one item - a container if butternut squash trimmed to look like crinkle-cut french fries. When I went to cook them they had some dark fuzzy patches on them. I think the food is donated from stores that, if it hasn't sold, gets put it in the "quick sale" display. If it doesn't sell there (and by that time probably 5 or 6 six days have elapsed) then they send it to the senior center.
 
debodun said:
I haven't gotten sick an any food I've taken from the Senior Center as of yet. And I only had to throw out one item - a container if butternut squash trimmed to look like crinkle-cut french fries. When I went to cook them they had some dark fuzzy patches on them. I think the food is donated from stores that, if it hasn't sold, gets put it in the "quick sale" display. If it doesn't sell there (and by that time probably 5 or 6 six days have elapsed) then they send it to the senior center.
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That's what they do. Gooey doughnut and moldy bread is what I remember from the free food. I guess they figure it is better than throwing it out.
 
That bottle next to the food was a hint:

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debodun said:
I was looking at the food there today trying to stock up on easily to prepare foods because of my upcoming surgery. A woman came over and said "That food is OLD! It's been here since Monday."
No wonder I seldom see anyone taking food there. And some people commented before in a similar thread that they were worried I was hogging it.
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If you are a senior who lives in New York State, aged 60 years or older, and low-income, you may be eligible to receive Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) checks. Eligible seniors receive a booklet with $25.00 Senior FMNP checks that can only be used to purchase local, fresh, unprocessed vegetables and fruits at participating farmers markets and farm stands. Seniors must contact their local county Office for the Aging for more information about where to receive Senior FMNP checks. The program starts July 1 and checks are distributed on a first come serve basis.
 
katlupe said:
If you are a senior who lives in New York State, aged 60 years or older, and low-income, you may be eligible to receive Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) checks. Eligible seniors receive a booklet with $25.00 Senior FMNP checks that can only be used to purchase local, fresh, unprocessed vegetables and fruits at participating farmers markets and farm stands. Seniors must contact their local county Office for the Aging for more information about where to receive Senior FMNP checks. The program starts July 1 and checks are distributed on a first come serve basis.
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I don't think I qualify for that. I probably don't meet the eligibility requirements, especially the income part, but thanks for the info.
 
Remy said:
That woman who made the comment likely has enough money to spend on food and has never had to really stretch a dollar to get by. I'd ignore people like that. If the food seems OK to you, than eat it.
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I think she was trying to help me more than anything. The bread, rolls and some produce are out on room-temperature shelves. There are also two hampers in which they put cold packs to store other, more perishable foods like bagged salad mixes and deli items.
 
The last time I was at the supermarket, I was looking on the bakery department's "reduced price" shelves and saw moldy rolls. I took them to the service counter. Now they will probably get sent to the senior center. ;)
 
Our senior center has fresh cooked meals brought in every day made from a restaraunt in town. They passed out drive thru packed lunches all during Covid and now you can come in and sit down to eat packed lunches. Some are good, some not. On Mondays and Wednesdays they have fruits and vegetables.
 

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