Over the last couple of months Hastings and Minden have seen an influx of seniors coming in to sign up for the Commodity Supplemental Food program and for weatherization. The economy has hit the older generation; at times it seems they are the ones suffering the most.
“Jim” came into the Minden office seeking deposit assistance. He is living on a fixed social security income and was needing $460 deposit and a prorated 1st month’s rent of $175 that would have taken most of his social security. Community Action was able to assist with the deposit, provide a food pantry, voucher for The Closet to help set up his new apartment, and signed him up for CSFP. Jim was thankful for all of the assistance that Community Action was able to provide.
“Jim” came into the Minden office seeking deposit assistance. He is living on a fixed social security income and was needing $460 deposit and a prorated 1st month’s rent of $175 that would have taken most of his social security. Community Action was able to assist with the deposit, provide a food pantry, voucher for The Closet to help set up his new apartment, and signed him up for CSFP. Jim was thankful for all of the assistance that Community Action was able to provide.
- Katie Shaw
Community Services Coordinator
Hastings/Adams, Minden/Kearney Counties
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