Linden Seniors and Disabled Food Donations
Mayor Derek Armstead teamed up with Amazon, the United Way of Union County and Blue Apron to deliver more than a ton of food to Linden senior citizens and the disabled who are shut in by the coronavirus.
The city delivered meals from the two business firms, which have operations that employ thousands of workers in Linden, with help from the non-profit charity group, to makes sure that shut ins have nutritious food during the COVID19 emergency.
“With the elevated risk to older residents posed by this health crisis, we know that keeping strong and fit requires proper nutrition so I am doing my best to keep Linden’s senior and disabled citizens supplied with regular meals,” said Armstead.
The food has been delivered to the housing projects and for many senior residents in the city that serve the elderly and disabled.
“The Linden food delivery program for our sick and shut-in seniors during this pandemic has been a great success. I am thankful to God, our donors and our volunteers,” said Armstead, who appeared in a Facebook video showing him drop off nearly 800 meals on Thursday, Friday and Monday at the Ann Ferguson, Mirowski and John T. Gregorio Towers.
Armstead is encouraging members of the community to look out for one another during this difficult time.
“Continue to check on your elderly neighbors,” said Armstead. “Our seniors are the most vulnerable to coronavirus. If you know of a sick or shut-in senior, please call my office at 908-474- 8493.”
