Grant Helps Feed Hundreds Of Seniors

Mayor Lisa Crate presents a check to Meals on Wheels Executive Director James Sigurdson (Photo courtesy Meals on Wheels of Ocean County)

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  BRICK – A $10,024 grant from the Township of Brick will help Meals on Wheels of Ocean County continue delivering thousands of nutritious meals and wellness checks to local seniors.

  The nonprofit expressed heartfelt gratitude to Mayor Lisa Crate and the municipal government for their continued support, noting that the funding will provide more than 34,000 meals to over 200 Brick residents each year.

  In addition to meals, the program offers safety checks and social interaction for older adults who may otherwise be isolated.

  Meals on Wheels officials said the township’s contribution reflects a strong commitment to caring for the community’s most vulnerable residents.