Give a Senior a Hot Meal on a Cold Day

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WHY: Millions of seniors in our nation live at or below the poverty line. Help provide a hot meal on a cold day and remind thousands of seniors in need that the community has not forgotten them.

HOW IT WORKS: Collect soup through your church or organization. During the week of February 4–8, 2019, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., take the collection to a drop off site in your area.

MAIN DROP OFF SITE:

• Church of St. Peter and St. Paul 4909 North Lake Dr., Roanoke (just off Peters Creek Road)

OTHER DROP OFF SITES:

• All Freedom First Credit Union locations
• All Bank of Fincastle locations
• Vistar Eye Centers
• 3320 Franklin Road, Roanoke
• 70 Summerfield Court, Roanoke
• 426 West Main Street, Salem For more information about donating or volunteering, call 540-345-0451 or visit www.loaa.org.

Some of the non-perishable food items our elderly neighbors need (no glass containers, please):

• Soup
• Crackers
• Canned Meats (such as tuna)
• Canned Vegetables
• Peanut Butter
• Oatmeal
• Canned Fruit
• Carnation Instant Breakfast

Low salt, nutritious items are preferred.