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Emergency assistance available for Gwinnett senior citizens

Emergency assistance for food, resources and transportation is available for Gwinnett senior citizens through Minding the Gap, Inc. (Courtesy Minding the Gap)
Emergency assistance for food, resources and transportation is available for Gwinnett senior citizens through Minding the Gap, Inc. (Courtesy Minding the Gap)
By Karen Huppertz
April 22, 2020

Individuals 60 or older with limited access to food, resources, transportation or have limited mobility issues can find help through Mending the Gap Inc. The organization is dedicated to providing basic needs and support services to vulnerable senior citizens.

Mending the Gap is delivering groceries, prepared meals, toiletries and other supplies weekly and as needed to hundreds of seniors.

Donations are welcome in the form of cleaning and personal care items, crackers, soups, water, chili and fresh produce. Monetary donations will be used to purchase groceries, meals and supplies.

Information for services or to donate: www.mending-the-gap.org, 404-729-5185 or email info@mending-the-gap.org.

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