The Board of Commissioners recently marked the 50th anniversary of the Camden County Congregate Nutrition Program. This program, initiated in 1974, is an essential service that presently offers hot meals to almost 500 senior citizens five days a week. Camden County facilitates transportation for seniors to four congregate sites where they are served meals and can engage in various activities.
Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services, expressed her admiration for the program. “This program has served thousands of our residents over the last 50 years and its impact has been immeasurable,” she said. She further emphasized that addressing food insecurity and social isolation are top priorities for the Board of Commissioners. “We would not be able to do that without this program. I commend all the staff and partners that make this program possible and cannot wait to see how it will flourish in the future.”
In response to the increasing demand for meal services, the Board of Commissioners revealed the Camden County Center for Community Nutrition in November. This $5 million project was designed to meet the county’s escalating need for home-delivered meals. Collectively, the Congregate Nutrition Program and home-delivered meal programs in Camden County cater to more than 2,000 clients.
