Memorandum
Date: March 22, 2022
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Crystal Markytan, Social Services Director
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of March 2022 as March for Meals Month
Executive Summary:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Proclamation
Designating the Month of March 2022 as March for Meals Month
WHEREAS, over 160,000 meals are provided annually to homebound seniors in Lake County, so they may live independently in their homes for as long as possible; and
WHEREAS the 2022 observance of March for Meals celebrates 20 years of providing an opportunity to support Meals on Wheels programs that deliver vital and critical services by donating, volunteering and raising awareness about senior hunger and isolation; and
WHEREAS, the loyal volunteers who prepare and deliver Meals on Wheels provide consistent and dependable meal delivery and daily wellness checks for Lake County seniors in need; and
WHEREAS, the senior centers and their program partners bring together the community, local businesses, and community organizations for the purpose of providing nutrition, hope and independence to homebound seniors and those in need; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 remains a concern and continues to increase the demand from our Senior Centers' Meals on Wheels programs and our Senior Centers have stepped up to the challenge and continue to provide a basic necessity to those who are deemed as some of the most vulnerable in our communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby declare the month of March, 2022 as March for Meals Month in Lake County, and recognizes the vital role of Senior Centers and community volunteers in addressing the needs of seniors in Lake County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of March, 2022.
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