For decades, MAZON has worked to identify and remove barriers to food security for older adults in the U.S. And now, older adults are at higher risk for contracting COVID-19, and more likely to be adversely affected by the crisis. We are deeply concerned about the unique needs of LGBTQ older adults, who often face unique and persistent challenges to access services through the charitable food network, in addition to mounting barriers to federal nutrition safety net programs.
Addressing Hunger Among LGBTQ Older Adults
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Urge Congress: Address Food Insecurity Among LGBTQ Older Adults
Hunger among Americans age 60 and older is a growing crisis. One in seven seniors lives in poverty, and 4.9 million older adults struggle with hunger. Furthermore, LGBTQ older adults often face unique and persistent challenges to accessing assistance programs and the complementary services offered through the charitable food network.
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New Report About Food Insecurity Among LGBTQ Older Adults
The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law released a new report that reveals persistent challenges to accessing the charitable food assistance network for LGBTQ individuals, illuminating the experiences of various demographics in both urban and rural settings. Read more.
Beyond Pride Month: Elevating LGBTQ+ Voices in the Anti-Hunger Movement
Last month marked LGBTQ+ Pride Month which each year commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City — a moment that coalesced the gay liberation movement — and celebrates the LGBTQ+* community. At MAZON, we work all year to honor LGBTQ+ older adults who show tenacity and resilience in the face of great challenges, and to ensure that federal nutrition safety net programs are more inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all those who need help regardless of their circumstances. Read more.
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