Join Comfort Keepers and Valencia County Older American Program Today to Fight Senior Malnutrition
Hunger is a serious threat facing millions of seniors in the United States. It is estimated that one in nine seniors experience some form of hunger or food insecurity. Join us in support of Comfort Keepers® and the Valencia County American's Older American Program campaign to STOP Senior Hunger by participating in our FREE educational series. Annette Anderson, Registered Dietician with the Department of Public Health will present a seminar on Senior Nutrition at the following locations:
- Wednesday, May 9th at 1:30pm - Belen Library
- Tuesday, May 22nd at 1:30 pm - Los Lunas Transportation Center
Please get involved by making a donation of senior-friendly food at any of these locations:
- Belen Senior Center
- RSVP Office, 100 Main St., Belen
- Goldie's Diner, 480 Rio Communities Blvd., Belen
- Center for Ageless Living, 3216 Hwy 47, LL
- Comfort Keepers, 1202 Main St., LL (by appt)
- School of Dreams Academy, 1800 Main St., LL
- Daniel Fernandez Youth Center, 1103 Hwy 314, LL
- Los Lunas Village Hall
- Old County Courthouse, LL
To speak with us about improving nutrition through our homecare services, please call:
Comfort Keepers - 505-515-0001
Suggested Non-Perishable Food Donations for Seniors
Thank you for your generosity!
Fruits:
- Canned mixed fruit (in light syrup)
- Canned pineapple (in light syrup)
- Canned peaches and pears (in light syrup)
- Individual servings of fruit or applesauce
- 100% fruit juices (apple, grape, cranberry)
- Raisins
- Prunes
- Dried mixed fruits
- Fig bars
- Applesauce
Vegetables:
- Mixed vegetables (low sodium)
- Chickpeas
- Black beans
- Baked beans
- Canned or stewed tomatoes
- Jarred Salsa
- Canned beets
Protein (Meat/Fish):
- Canned Tuna (packed in water)
- Canned salmon (packed in water)
- Canned Mackerel (packed in water)
- Canned Chicken
- Canned Beef
Protein (Other):
- Peanut Butter
- Ensure® Nutrition Shake
- Ensure® Protein Bars
- Canned Nuts (no salt added)
- Trail Mix
Soups:
- Low sodium soups
Whole Grains:
- Brown rice
- Instant oatmeal (low sodium or heart healthy)
- Dry cereals (Cheerios®, Shredded Wheat®)
- Cream of Wheat®
- Whole grain/wheat pasta
- Crackers
- Muffin and bread mixes
Dairy:
- Evaporated milk
- Nonfat dry milk
- nondairy creamer