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March 26, 2019
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PHOTOS: MEMBERS OF GOVERNOR CUOMO’S ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL OFFICES FOR THE AGING PARTICIPATE IN ‘MARCH FOR MEALS’ EVENTS ACROSS THE STATELargest Nutrition Program for Older Adults in the Nation; Supports New York’s Efforts as First Age-Friendly State |
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Last week, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced statewide efforts to deliver high quality, nutritious meals to older New Yorkers as part of the national March for Meals campaign. New York is the nation's longstanding leader in providing the highest quality meals to older adults in their homes and community-settings, and on March 22, members of the Governor's administration participated in events to continue the state's efforts to support healthy eating during National Nutrition Month:
Local offices for the aging held events across the state to raise awareness about the critical nutritional needs of older adults and the importance of healthy meals, nutrition counseling, and education. Counties participate throughout the month of March each year, and many hold events on March 22 to commemorate the date when the national nutrition program for adults 60 and older was established in 1972. This year, counties that participated in March for Meals events included, but were not limited to:
Every March, Meals on Wheels programs across the country raise awareness in their communities about the critical nutritional needs of older adults and the importance of healthy meals, nutrition counseling, and education. During National Nutrition Month, programs highlight the importance of improving health, the critical role volunteers play in preparing and delivering meals, and state agencies and community organizations partnering to deliver meals—all of which are key components of the Governor's efforts to make New York the healthiest state in the nation.
For more information: Fact Sheet – New York State Leading the Nation in Providing Nutrition for Older Adults About the New York State Office for the Aging The mission of the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is to help older New Yorkers be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy, development and delivery of person-centered, consumer-oriented, and cost-effective policies, programs, and services that support and empower older adults and their families, in partnership with the network of public and private organizations that serve them. Stay connected to the New York State Office for the Aging—download the NYSOFA mobile app for iOS or Android; visit the NYSOFA Facebook; follow @NYSAGING on Twitter; or visit www.aging.ny.gov. |
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