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Hungry? There Are 88,000 Seniors in Minnesota Who Are.

By Suzanne McLaughlin

Real Estate Agent with Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael)

April 11, 2012 04:34 AM

I just got a flyer in the mail which stunned me.

It stated that 88,000 seniors are struggling with hunger each year and less than half are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

If you are one of those seniors or know someone who is, it is easy to find out if you qualify to receive an EBT card, If your income is less than $1,498 per month, you might qualify.

Hunger Free Minnesota has given out the information you need. Calll 1-888-711-1151 or visit mnfoodhelpline.org today.

You might be able to find the means to prepare healthy, nutritious meals at home again. And, don't forget Second Harvest Heartland and your local food shelves, too.

I would hate to see our seniors live without the means to support themselves, but even worse, to live with hunger everyday.

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Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Suzanne - That's shocking and shameful. It's just not acceptable to have hunger exist in our society at all, and to have it in these numbers, and for that particular segment of our society, should not be tolerated by any of us. And the numbers for hungry children are equally horrible. Thanks for doing something to make a difference.

Apr 11, 2012 05:41 AM

Ron Marshall

Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN

Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

We concentrate on the seniors, animals, kids and hunger in our household. And, thanks for getting the word out.

Apr 11, 2012 05:45 AM

Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Suzanne, Great post getting this critical information out to seniors in your area. Rich

Apr 11, 2012 06:35 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

All it takes is a family member or a friend to make a call and they are taken care of.

Apr 11, 2012 07:27 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Now Suzanne this is truely valuable information for seniors great post!

HelpfulHannah

Apr 11, 2012 08:09 AM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Thanks to you all for responding. Hunger Free Minnesota is a great organization dedicated to wiping out hunger in our statte. I hope that more people join and understand how they, too, can make a difference.

Apr 11, 2012 08:18 AM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

It's difficult for me to believe that our country still has issues with people going hungry. At least there are some programs available to help some people. Remember that elderly gentleman that froze to death in his house? I think it was a couple of years ago, and in Michigan. This country still has problems with people not receiving the assistance they deserve. Sometimes it's because the person is too proud, but mostly it's because of the red tape and paperwork involved.

Apr 11, 2012 12:49 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Suzanne -- it's a frightening and shocking statistic and so very sad. This is a wonderful way to spread the word that there is hope for those in need.

Apr 13, 2012 01:36 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Suzanne - that is stunning; makes me wonder what the number is here in Florida. This is great information!

Apr 13, 2012 02:09 AM

Karen Anne Stone

New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth Real Estate

Suzanne: This truly IS a disgrace. There are so many states that are cutting programs that help those in need these days. It seems that everything that "certain" politicians can think of to reduce the deficit... in their opinion, has to come out of programs that are really needed.

Texas is a prime example. Our Dear Governor Perry can spend Ten Million Dollars on "renovating" the Governor's Mansion... but other programs... they cut, cut, cut. Unfortunately, I don't think that things like this in The People's Republic of Texas will ever change... but we're working on it.

Apr 13, 2012 03:22 AM

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Jen Haag

Don't forget about senior dining sites, which are scattered around Sherburne County and, I am sure, many other communities. There is also Meals on Wheels, which is another, in my opinion, under used resource.

Feb 22, 2013 12:10 AM

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Jen, that is a great suggestion! And, from what I understand that will be the first to go if the sequester goes into effect on Friday, unfortunately. Call your Congress people!

Feb 26, 2013 05:41 AM

Suzanne: It is so unfortunate that the folks in the House of Representatives would rather cut a program that feeds Seniors rather than order one less drone. Priorities.

Feb 26, 2013 06:59 AM

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