Bay Aging is one of 14 programs in seven states selected to receive funds from Food Lion to alleviate food insecurity among older adults. Bay Aging delivers more than 180,000 meals annually to clients across the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck and saw increased demand in 2024 as compared to 2023. This grant will help expand capacity and reflects the national partnership between Food Lion Feeds and Meals on Wheels America.
Food Lion Director of Operations Selvedin Dokic and Saluda Store Manager Kevin Martin visited Bay Aging’s headquarters in Urbanna to present a check for $17,500. Dokic and Martin discussed Food Lion’s efforts to support the community and strategized with Kathy Vesley, Bay Aging President/CEO, on future initiatives to address hunger and isolation.
Bay Aging is proud to have eliminated waiting lists for Meals on Wheels – thanks to donations from individuals and organizations, anyone in the region who is eligible for meals can promptly be assisted. Bay Aging encourages any resident of the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck who is age 60+ and experiencing hunger to call Intake at 800-493-0238. Community members who are interested in volunteering to help deliver meals should call 804-758-1260 x1302.
