Fallon Health Awards Grant to ESBCI

Fallon Health has awarded Elder Services a $10,000 Community Impact Grant for the Senior Wellness, Nutrition and Safety Program. $5,000 of the grant will support ESBCI’s new Medically Tailored Meals Program for individuals with cardiac and renal specific dietary needs. Until now, we have not been able to provide these meals for individuals who require specific diets. The other $5,000 is providing support for a Fall Prevention Program which will distribute night lights, falls prevention and home safety information as well “File for Life” refrigerator magnets. The grant from Fallon Health is making these two new initiatives possible.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Food Service Help prepare and package meals for seniors at the ESBCI kitchen in Lanesborough.

Meals On Wheels Driver Deliver meals to homebound seniors.

Grocery Shopping Assistant Drive and escort a senior to the grocery store or shop for a homebound senior with a list.

Companionship Visit a lonely senior or accompany him/her into the community for shopping or special events.

Money Management Assist income-eligible seniors monthly in writing checks for household bills, budgeting, and reconciling bank statements.

Long Term Care Ombudsman Make weekly visits to nursing home residents to advocate for and resolve complaints.

Office Work Assist with special projects such as bulk mailings at Elder Services’ office, 877 South Street, 4E, Pittsfield.

Contact:

Pam McDonald, Volunteer Coordinator (413) 499-0524 | pmcdonald@esbci�org