Low-income Seniors to Receive Fresh Produce Thanks to $4.4 Million Grant From the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation
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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Low-income seniors across the state arent getting enough to eat, and many dont have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Key Points:
- Low-income seniors across the state arent getting enough to eat, and many dont have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Half of Indiana seniors report having troubles eating healthy, which causes increased risk of chronic diseases and reduced quality-of-life.
- We are thankful for this generous grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation to help us get fresh produce to seniors who are living in areas where they either cant afford fresh produce or they live in a food desert, where its simply not available, Brown said.
- We appreciate the importance the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation is placing on health equity with this investment.