As the coronavirus pandemic keeps millions of Americans homebound in an effort to prevent the further spread of the respiratory illness, small and large non-profit programs that feed the elderly are being tested in light of the CDC’s adamant distancing guidelines.
The Carter Burden Center for the Aging in New York City typically promotes the well-being of seniors age 60 and older through an assortment of services, however, with the number of confirmed coronavirus cases growing in the U.S., its senior centers have been forced to close down. The organization’s at-home delivery meal service has also been suspended until further notice for safety reasons.