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Grocery Delivery for Homebound

The University District Food Bank has a new grocery home delivery program for low-income seniors who are homebound by mental or physical conditions that prevent them from making it to the food bank themselves. Homebound senior citizens in the 98102, 98103, 98105, 98112, 98115 and 98125 zip codes are eligible. Food is delivered once per week by volunteer drivers and recipients will have the option to customize their groceries. Contact Evan at University District Food Bank 206-523-7060 or [email protected] for more…

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What’s for Lunch?

How about a salmon burger?  Or homemade soup and salad?  Eaten with neighbors and in support of a good cause? The Wallingford Community Senior Center serves lunch for all comers on Tuesdays from 11:30 - 1 PM.  It's tasty and affordable. Margaret Goodman will greet you with a printed menu where you mark your choices.  She says she's been working at the lunch "Forever!". Click for menu close-up.  Highlights are the Daily Special for $4.50 which includes salad, slaw or fruit,…

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Senior Center Seeks Board

You bid in the auction, you attended the fundraiser, you cheered its renewal. Now, it's time to up your ante. Want to really support the Wallingford Senior Center? Consider becoming a board member. Jim Stillman writes: Wallingford Community Senior Center is beginning an exciting transformation - from a small organization serving seniors to an inclusive Community Center, reaching out to the broader community with exciting intergenerational programs. We are seeking Board members to lead in this challenging transformation - expanding &…

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Are You Up to the Challenge?

On Wednesday, Ffej asked us when the Senior Center plans to start accepting donations that will be matched by the Challenge Grant. Christopher Novak, WCSC Board member and Chair of their Communications Committee writes in with the details: The Wallingford Community Senior Center officially began accepting contributions that will be matched by an anonymous $25,000 Challenge Grant on March 1, 2010.  So, for every dollar raised until we reach $25,000, the challenger will match it with another dollar.  Donations can be sent to: Wallingford Community Senior…

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Senior Center Verdict Reached: It’s a Go!

Originally uploaded by MTM Photography After much deliberation, it looks like Wallingford's much-loved Senior Center is here to stay! The Board and executive director have worked to develop a sustainable business model over the past month that they’ll put to use in 2010. The community's significant financial support and an anonymous resident's matching challenge grant of $25,000 majorly contributed to keeping their doors open, says the Board. At this time, the center plans to restart select programs in April and to tentatively restore all services…

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Let’s Talk, Wallingford

Man, oh man, is there a lot to talk about at the monthly Wallingford Community Council board meeting: Wednesday  February 3rd -- YES, that’s tomorrow . . . 7:00-9:00 PM Room 202 at the Good Shepherd Center The agenda is packed with opportunities for Wallyfolks to step up and be part of something really big. I am guessing that you have heard about the Wallingford Community Senior Center’s struggle to move forward? They are only the canary in the coal mine.…

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Senior Center Decision to Be Made By End of January

Photo by Matt Mason A final decision regarding the potential closure of the Wallingford Community Senior Center will be reached by the end of January, according to their Board. Just before Christmas, Board members agreed to make this the final month for decision-making. To help in the process and for a fresh outlook on the situation, they're bringing in the outside aid of seven to eight community members. At this point in the game, the conversation will center on the reality…

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