Park Rapids and Nevis Lions Clubs Area that set up collection sites for plastic bags last year are seeing the rewards of their efforts to help save the earth.
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Gift of nutrition: Senior meal program relies on donations
This year more than ever, donations are the key to making sure meals are available to area seniors. Written By: Lorie R. Skarpness | 1:01 pm, Dec. 31, 2020 ×
Lisa Moore works at the Nevis Senior Center. She helped get 72 meals ready in insulated totes to bring to seniors Wednesday. The Nevis site has seen an increase in the demand for meals since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Submitted photo.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the need for senior meals through the Lutheran Social Services senior nutrition program has increased.
However, traditional fundraising activities like selling brats at Hugo’s during the summer and the Taste of Christmas dinner held at the American Legion in Park Rapids couldn’t take place. The pandemic also created some additional challenges for the older population.