Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: City To Start Distributing Meals To Seniors
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The City of Pittsburgh is going to start distributing meals to seniors currently registered for congregate meal service starting Friday.
A pre-packaged, likely frozen meal will be distributed to seniors who use the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging program. A press release says the meals will go to seniors who have been already identified as people who need these meals regularly.
There will also be pre-packaged meals available for take-out only, served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The meals will be ready for take-out at these senior centers:
- Glen Hazel – 945 Rosselle Court, 15207
- Sheraden – 720 Sherwood Avenue, 15204
- Southside – 12th St & 1 Beford Square, 15203
- Lawrenceville – 4600 Butler Street, 15201
- Homewood – 7321 Frankstown Avenue, 15208
- Hazelwood – 5344 Second Avenue, 15207
About 100 meals a day will be delivered to registered seniors.
Seniors who aren't registered but are in need of food and other resources can call the Allegheny County Area on Aging's SeniorLine at 1-800-344-4319.
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