OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Olmsted Township is happy to once again provide Thanksgiving meals for the Township’s seniors ages 65 and older.
“We started this program in 2020 during COVID as a way to stay connected and support our senior community,” Olmsted Township Trustee Riley A. Alton said.
“Since then, we’ve provided anywhere between 230 and 362 Thanksgiving meals each year.”
The meal pick up is from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Township Community Room, 7900 Fitch Road.
Meals must be reserved before Nov. 15 by emailing or calling 440-782-5239.
There’s a maximum of three meals per household.
Delivery is available if seniors are unable to leave their homes.
“The response from residents has been overwhelmingly positive,” he said. “Many call to express how much they appreciate it and how thankful they are that the township continues to offer this program.
“We’ve heard from families who say it means a lot knowing their loved ones are cared for and remembered during the holidays. It’s especially meaningful for residents who may be going through tough times or facing financial challenges. It’s one less worry and a reminder that their community cares.”
Pet food drive in Lakewood: The Lakewood Animal Safety and Welfare Advisory Board (LASWAB) is holding a pet food drive for the Lakewood Community Service Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 15) in the pocket park in front of Marc’s Plaza.
The center has a need of 12,000 lb. permonth so animals get the food they need and people aren’t sharing their own food with pets.
Also, the city reports the newly opened animal shelter has roughly a dozen cats available for adoption.
Hometown Hero Banners in Olmsted Falls: Roughly a month after introducing the new Hometown Hero Banner Program in Olmsted Falls, the city recently hung up the new displays just in time for Veterans Day.
The city is splitting the $190 cost of each display with the Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission.
Any current or former resident who has served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard or National Guard is eligible.
The double-sided banners, which will annually hang from Memorial Day to Veterans Day, feature a picture, name, branch and years of service.
The city will store the displays over the winter.
An application must be filled out and submitted along with a high-resolution photo of the veteran.
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