‘It’s Something to Look Forward To’: 81-Year-Old Woman Among Rising Number of Seniors Using Food Bank

Having two sons with special needs leaves 81-year-old Betty Hallam on the move and very busy.

Up until a few months ago, the government did not cover some items needed to help her sons. That left Hallam covering the cost and struggling to make ends meet.

But in March, things got a little easier when a box of food began arriving at her house once a month.

"A week or so before pay day is usually when I get it," she said.

"I can be short on bread and different things, and sometimes you get nice little treats, so it's something to look forward to."

The service is provided to Hallam through Inner City Home in Sudbury.

The box is provided through their Senior Model of Care program that began six months ago, according to executive director Ro Mullen. 

"Once a month, we prepare boxes for about 11 to 16 homes," said Mullen. "Each box is brought right to their door."

The Sudbury Food Bank provides all items found in the boxes.

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