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Circulation Manager Kristy Rapone Member Colleen Mann

Pinehurst Resdients Visit Steve’s Diner

Registration @11:30am • Dinner at Noon

Location: Veterans Park • 6910 Route 5 & 20 • East Bloomfield, NY

ere will be a speaker, a full turkey dinner, and dessert. Cost is $25. Please join us to celebrate your heritage!

Email or call Don Collins for more information and RESERVATION: collinsdonf@gmail.com • 585-704-9415

IDEAS FOR FAST AND EASY ENTERTAINING

Serve breakfast without breaking a sweat. Treat overnight guests to a hearty breakfast without breaking a sweat in the morning. Put pancake batter in a squeeze bottle (like a well-rinsed ketchup container) and use it to easily pour batter onto the griddle. Experiment with shapes if you want something even more special.

TIPS FOR BETTER BREAKFASTS

Develop a custom granola. Oats, nuts, dried fruits ... mix it all up to make a signature granola blend. It’s easy to eat dry or with milk and make a quick, healthy breakfast.

DESCRIBING SNOW

HOW TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR VETERANS

Millions of people make considerable sacrifices to protect the freedoms of their fellow citizens. According to the Pew Research Center and data from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Census Bureau, there are currently more than 18 million living veterans in the United States.

e term “veteran” refers to a person who served in the active military, naval, air service, or space service and was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. In the U.S., there are actually five types of protected veterans, according to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. Under VEVRAA, a veteran may be classified as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran.

Veterans deserve respect and admiration all year long, but also get their own holiday each November. Veterans Day celebrates veterans’ patriotism and willingness to sacrifice and serve. is Veterans Day, people can consider these eight unique ways to honor the veterans in their community.

Attend events: Organize or participate in local Veterans Day celebrations, such as parades and ceremonial events.

Get involved with veterans’ affairs: Support veterans by volunteering with organizations that assist them, such as the VA, local veteran’s groups, VA hospitals, or charities dedicated to veteran services.

Petition for veteran speakers: Reach out to schools, scout troops or other groups and arrange opportunities for veterans to share their stories and contributions. Learning about the sacrifices these men and women made can heighten individuals’ appreciation for veterans.

Support the families of veterans: Reach out to veterans’ families, who also must make sacrifices and concessions. Anything from shopping, babysitting, doing chores, or making a meal can help the families of veterans.

Make a donation: If finances allow, make contributions to reputable charities that provide services for veterans like those that offer mental health counseling or job placement services. If there isn’t a charity that fits with your vision, begin one.

Hire veterans to work: If you are a business owner or hiring manager, consider hiring veterans for open positions at your company. It can be challenging to reenter the workforce a er service, so make it known that your firm welcomes veterans.

Offer personal acknowledgements: Take the time to speak to veterans and thank them for their service. If possible, when dining out, ask the server if you can pay for the meal of a veteran who also is dining that day.

Don’t forget the fallen veterans: Although Memorial Day is designed to honor those who lost their lives through military service, people still can honor the fallen veterans on Veterans Day by sharing stories or placing flags at veteran cemeteries.

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hometown events

There’s so much happening at your local libraries!

Clifton Springs Library

4 Railroad Avenue, Clifton Springs 315-462-7371

cliftonspringslibrary.com

M-Th 10-7; F 10-5; Sa 10-2

Geneva Public Library

244 Main St., Geneva • 315-789-5303 genevapubliclibrary.net

M-F 8:30-7; Sa 9-2

Macedon Public Library

30 Main St., Macedon • 680-346-1500 macedonpubliclibrary.org

M-Th 10-8; F 10-5; Sa 10-2

Newark Public Library

121 High St., Newark • 315-331-0552 newarklibrary.org

M-Th 9:30-7; F 9:30-6; Sa 9:30-1

Palmyra Community Library

402 East Main St., Palmyra 315-597-5276

palmyracommunitylibrary.org

M-Th 10-8; F 10-5; Sa 10-2

Phelps Library

8 Banta Street, Suite 200, Phelps 315-548-3120 phelpslibrary.org

M-Th 9-7; F 9-5; Sa 9-1; Sun Closed

When the Year from fruitful labor turns to rest...

Founts of warmth and comfort in my being flow...

~C.B. Galbreath, “Autumn Afternoon,” This Crimson Flower, In Flanders Field—An Answer, and Other Verse, 1919

MACEDONPUBLICLIBRARY:

Nov.8:

(10:00am-11:00am)PuppyTales (10:00am-Noon)TechHelpwith Sarah

Nov.10:

(1:00pm-6:00pm)RedCrossBlood Drive (2:00pm-4:00pm)Euchre (5:00pm-7:45pm)GEDInstructional Help

Nov.11:

(9:30pm-9:55pm)ToddlerPlay& StoryTime,ages18Months-3 Years (10:30am-11:30am)REPCOWildlifePresents:NativeAnimalSpecies (Noon-12:45pm)FriendsoftheLibraryBookDiscussion (12:45pm-2:00pm)Friendsofthe LibraryGeneralMeeting (6:30pm-7:30pm)AlzheimerSupportGroup Nov.12: 10:00am-10:30am)DrumsAlive! CardioDrumming*ShortClass* (10:15am-11:00am)Preschool StoryTime,ages2-4 (3:00pm-5:00pm)CuriosityLeague: FoodEdition,grades3-5 (5:00pm-7:45pm)GEDInstructional Help

Nov.13: (2:00pm-4:00pm)Euchre (2:00pm-5:00pm)Mahjong (6:00pm-6:40pm)ExerciseClassw/ Kristi (6:00pm-7:00pm)TeenTime:EscapeRoom Nov.14: (1:00pm-2:00pm)TurkeyTableDecor (2:00pm-2:45pm)DrumsAlive! CardioDrumming

PALMYRACOMMUNITYLIBRARY:

November10th-Mahjong,2-4pm: LearntoplayMahjongatthisweekly game.Free!AtthePalmyraCommunityLibrary

November10th-FriendsofthePalmyraCommunityLibraryLuncheon, 12-2pm$5registrationRequired online.

November11th-PalmyraCommunity Librarywillbeclosedinrecognitionof VeteransDay.

November12th-SitandKnitorCrochet,2-4Bringanythingyou’reworkingonandjoinafunsocialgroupto shareideasorconversation.Locatedat thePalmyraCommunityLibrary

November13th-PuzzleClub,1-2pm: Jointhisfungroupasweworktogetheronpuzzles.PalmyraCommunityLibrary

November13th-Non-FictionBook Club:6:30-7:30pmThisMonthsbook is“TheWideWideSea”byHampton SidesLocatedatthePalmyraCommunityLibrary

MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

NEWARK

4thAnnualVeteransTributeConcert -Saturday,November8at 3:00pm:TheCommunityisinvitedto aConcertinhonorofourVeteransat theFirstUnitedMethodistChurch, 301S.MainSt.,Newark.Theconcert willfeaturetheAmericanLegionand VFWColorGuard,NewarkFirstUMC Chancel&BellChoirs,Canaltown Chorale,andothermusicalguests. Followingtheconcert,areceptionwill beheldinthechurchlounge.Free Admission.FreeWilldonations acceptedtobenefitMightyOaks Foundation.HandicapAccessible.

PALMYRA

Palmyra&theCivilWar- Join MeghanLeiterassheshareshistoryof PalmyraresidentsandtheAmerican CivilWar.Guestsareinvitedtotour theEarlyWarroomafterlectureon thesecondflooroftheHistorical Museum.November20,7-8:30pm, HistoricPalmyra,132MarketStreet, Palmyra.https://www. historicpalmyrany.com/

The music of the far-away summer flutters around the Autumn seeking its former nest.

~Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds

PHELPS

TheCountryLawyerGalleryof theArts- DawnMiranda’sexhibitis displayeduntilNovember15.Thank YouAlanMathiasforawesomeguitar musicandMontezumaWineryfor winetasting,forDawn’sexhibit.Call 315-332-0296or585-789-0017for tours,suggestions.TheCountryLawyerGalleryoftheArtsisasubsidiary ofThePhelpsCommunityHistorical SocietyandissupportedbyOntario CountyArtsCouncilandyourgenerousdonations.ThankYou! PhelpsLibraryGenealogyClubOpentoall,especiallystudentsneedinghelpwithschoolgenealogy projects.Ourmeetingsareat6:30 everysecondTuesdayofthemonth exceptJanuaryandFebruary.Phelps CommunityCenter,6BantaSt., Phelps.

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HOW ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES ARE HELPING THE DEAF

Telecommunications According to the NDC, telecommunications technology has evolved considerably in recent decades. That evolution has made it easier than ever for deaf individuals to communicate.

The NDC notes that telecommunications technology for deaf individuals is an umbrella term that includes telephone devices, platforms and services that are employed when standard phones are ineffective. The NDC identifies three primary telecommunications services:

1. Video relay service (VRS)

2. Telecommunications relay service (TRS)

3. Video remote interpreting (VRI)

Regulated by the Federal Communications Commission,VRS and TRS are free programs, whereas VRI is a fee-based service. TRS is a text-driven service that, unlike VRI and VRS, does not employ video.

* On Nov. 10, 1903, Mary Anderson receives patent No. 743,801 for her “window cleaning device for electric cars and other vehicles to remove snow, ice or sleet from the window.” Anderson tried to sell it to a Canadian manufacturing firm, which said the device had no practical value.

Brighter

Kindness Drive By

Today my husband sent me a photo of a very kind stranger who stopped in front of our house (Scottsville) to leaf blow an enormous amount of leaves for us. Thank you kind sir for your kindness and generosity! A reminder that in today’s crazy world, yes there are still people who take the time to brighten a stranger’s day!

Wanda’s Restaurant

Many thanks to Wanda and her staff for all the great food and good service over the years! How many places pass out free Christmas cookies to their patrons!? Always a great place to meet and eat. Wishing her all the best! A thankful customer!

A ank You From e Leisings

On October 1st, 2025, Sharon’s husband and puppy were involved in a car accident in Byron. Everyone involved in the accident was unharmed, thankfully, and the Leising’s wanted to extend their upmost gratitude for everyone who stopped to help. Also, a big thank you to people who helped find Lucy (puppy) after the accident. Thank you to the community and everyone involved for all the help and kindness!

The Leisings

On Solar Farms

Someone else here talked about them being upset about the solar farms popping up, and I have something to say in regards to that. Do you know where we have plenty of open space that wouldn’t look any worse if we put a solar farm there? The air space above cars in huge store parking lots. It would conserve space and not take up extra land that could be used in so many better ways. Be mad that our legislators and local governments won’t do that instead of insisting people say no to solar. They’re doing what’s easiest for them and not what’s best for our community and the integration of solar into it.

Why Is is Acceptable Now?

It’s honestly frustrating to see the double standards that still exist—especially when it comes from people who are supposed to set an example. There’s a school board member in our district who freely posts politically charged and borderline unacceptable comments on social media. And yet... nothing. No consequences. No accountability. What happened to professionalism? What happened to representing all students and families, regardless of political background? In the past, others have been ostracized or pushed out for expressing their views—even when they were respectful and constructive. But now, because it’s someone in power, we’re just supposed to look the other way?

Decide how big an impact you want to make. Are you looking for color overload or just a small focal point of vivid color? Remember, using bold color doesn’t mean every wall must be lathered in that hue. Instead, select one wall to serve as an accent point and use that spot as your bold color display. Otherwise, rely on bold colors to dress up otherwise mundane areas, such as the back wall of a cupboard or moldings and trim.

GROWING TRENDS IN TODAY’S HOMES

Smaller homes: Home sizes in the United States steadily increased for decades, eventually leading to an average of 2,453 square feet in 2014, according to U.S. Census figures. However, Realtor.com reported in 2015 that new construction homes have already begun to shrink by 40 square feet. There seems to be a slight trend toward more modest homes as people consider affordability and maintenance on larger properties. The National Association of Home Builders states buyers are now looking for smaller, more livable homes with flexible floor plans, energy-efficient appliances and plenty of storage space.

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ANTI-BULLYING

HOW TO OBSERVE ANTI-BULLYING WEEK WEEK

Bullying affects education

Almost 160,000 teenagers have skipped school because of bullying.

Reporting is an issue

Older students are less likely to report bullying incidents, which is why it's so essential for others to intervene on their behalf.

What do YOUR socks look like?

Wearing odd socks symbolizes our differences. It's a subtle way to say that people should be themselves and that we should accept one another by celebrating our differences.

Stepping in makes a difference

57% of bullying situations stop when peers intervene on behalf of the bullied student.

Calling it out

Labeling incidents as bullying influences whether students tell an adult and how the adult will respond to the incident.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Though office work might not be the first profession individuals think of in relation to elevating one’s cancer risk, sitting at a desk for most of the day can increase a person’s risk for cancer. According to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, sitting for most of the day without engaging in physical activity puts individuals at increased risk for cancer. How much extra risk does that entail? Though no two individuals are the same, studies have equated sitting for eight hours a day without any physical activity to the risk posed by obesity and smoking. The DFCI notes that sitting over long periods of time has been known to cause increased blood pressure, high cholesterol and excess body fat around the waist, each of which have been identified as factors that increase a person’s risk for cancer.

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All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INVESTING

IN REAL ESTATE

Condition of the property: Product shortages were another trend to emerge during the pandemic, and disruptions to the supply chain will not necessarily go away anytime soon. In addition, the cost of various products associated with home improvements, including lumber, skyrocketed during the pandemic. The National Association of Home Builders noted that while lumber prices declined in 2021, the price of lumber packages quoted to builders remained high.That means real estate investors who invest in properties that will need work could be forced to pay a lot to fix these properties. And ongoing supply chain issues could extend the time it takes to renovate a property. Investors must be able to bear these costs and lag times to make the most off their real estate investments.

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT A VETERINARY DENTAL CLEANING

Monitoring: Throughout the procedure, a pet’s vital signs are monitored and IV fluids are administered to keep the animal comfortable and safe. Before the pet is brought out of anesthesia, dental x-rays also may be taken to check for problems not visible to the naked eye. The pet also will be monitored after anesthesia in the recovery room.

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Keep dogs warm in the winter chill

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My little Sheltie, “Gabriel,” loves going for walks outside, but he starts shivering after about five to 10 minutes and we have to turn around and go home. He’s really active, so I don’t understand why he can’t stay warm. Can you help? -- Joseph in Grand Rapids, Michigan

DEAR JOSEPH: Little dogs are bundles of energy, but that’s often not enough to defeat Mother Nature and stay warm outside when the cold winds of winter are blowing.

Dogs regulate their temperature through their skin, and they tend to lose a lot of heat this way. That’s great in the summer when they need to cool off, but a handicap for many breeds in the winter. Huskies and other large dogs with double-thick coats and lots of energy can stand bitter cold better than smaller dogs with single coats. And, as PetMD puts it, small dogs have a lower surface area to volume ratio than big dogs. Internally, they don’t hold onto heat as well. So they get cold much faster.

A cold injury can be quite serious for dogs of any size, so prevention is essential. Once the temperature drops below 60 degrees,your dog should be wearing a sweater on outside walks. If it’s windy or rainy, a water-resistant shell is best. Booties will protect a small dog’s paws from cold sidewalks, and later, as winter closes in, from ice, salt crystals and snow.

And don’t think that big dogs are off the hook! Owners of larger dogs need to put them into a sweater or coat and booties during the winter, too. Remember, their paws are making contact with the cold pavement and they’re losing heat steadily, just like small dogs

Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

HOWL-O-WEEN

HOCUS-FOCUS BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

polltime

After Buffalo's win against Kansas City Sunday, with an overall great game with the defense showing vast improvement against top-tier teams like Kansas City, do you think Buffalo will:

- Make the playoffs

- Go deep in the playoffs

- Win it all

- Miss the playoffs

- I don't care/watch football

Poll ends 11-11-2025

STRANGE BUT TRUE

* In 1994, Chicago artist Dwight Kalb made a statue of singer Madonna from 180 pounds of ham.

1. ASTRONOMY: When was Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet?

2. ACRONYM: What phrase does the acronym URL stand for?

3. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Dodecanese Islands?

Poll ended 11-4-2025

With rising costs and reduced assistance, what does your household anticipate will happen to your budget the final two months of this year?

50.0% There will be no change to my budget this year.

50.0% We will budget more carefully this year, but we should be okay.

Have You Ever?

Have you ever sailed on a Viking ship, far into outer space? Or ran for miles and miles never leaving your starting place? ese things I have done and took no scheming For anything can happen when you’re sound asleep and dreaming. bmitted a local reader as part our

4. MUSIC: Which country music star threw the javelin in college?

5. TELEVISION: Which character on the series “Bridgerton” admits to being Lady Whistledown, the pseudonym of a gossip writer?

6. MATH: How many degrees are in a circle?

7. MOVIES: What was the name of actor Henry Fonda’s last movie?

8. ANATOMY: In human beings, what is the condition called polythelia?

9. FOOD & DRINK: Which celebrity chef had a specialty food store called “The Barefoot Contessa”?

10. CHEMISTRY: What metallic element has the highest melting point?

ANSWERS

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Aegean Sea. 4. Garth Brooks.
Penelope Featherington.
360. 7. “On Golden Pond.” 8. Having an extra nipple.
9. Ina Garten.
10. Tungsten (W).

Author Sally Valentine Inspires Kids to Learn Their Rochester History

“My aim is to start conversations between kids and parents and grandparents about Rochester. Grandparents who grew up around here have these great memories, and I want to build those intergenerational conversations.”

Sally Valentine has spent her whole life among Rochester’s most famous landmarks. As a child she’d bike to the George Eastman House and spend sunny days in Highland Park. Even today she doesn’t let summerpassbywithoutriding the Jack Rabbit at Seabreeze. Now a resident of Wayne County, Valentine writes a series of children’s books set among these historic places, hoping to inspire kids to visit and families to talk about their own memories of them.

Valentine’s Rochester series follows a group of elementary school classmates as they visit the Charlotte Lighthouse, Genesee Country Village, and other Rochester-area landmarks, learning their local history through mysteries and misadventures. Six books in the series have already been published, and two more, set in Mount Hope Cemetery and Durand Eastman Park, are coming soon.

ough Valentine was already familiar with most of the settings for her books, she spent even more time in each place while writing about it. To write STORMED, which takes place at the Seneca Park Zoo, Valentine spent many mornings there watching the animals start their day so she could capture the daily rhythms of the zoo. “ e most important part of research is to go there and experience it yourself,” she says.

“I thought writing a book would be the coolest thing you could do. But I thought I couldn’t do it, because I was limiting myself to math.”

Valentine hopes that as kids read these books, families will share stories about their local history with each other, saying, “My aim is to start conversations between kids and parents and grandparents about Rochester. Grandparents who grew up around here have these great memories, and I want to build those intergenerational conversations.” Her own family stories, both the happy and the sad, have inspired elements of the Rochester series, from her uncles’ memories of Seabreeze to the loss of her mother’s young halfsisters in the 1901 fire that features prominently in Fire in Genesee Country!

A lifelong reader and book lover, Valentine didn’t start writing until she retired from teaching math in the Rochester City School District. “I thought writing a book would be the coolest thing you could do. But I thought I couldn’t do it, because I waslimitingmyselftomath.”Whenshegottheidea for the Rochester series, inspired by a collection of mystery novels set among the landmarks of Washington,D.C.,ValentinetookclassesatWriters & Books in Rochester and joined a writing critique group to help hone her cra .

Today, Valentine is active in Rochester’s literary community through her membership in Rochester Area Children’s Writers and Illustrators (RACWI), which fosters professional and creative growth for local authors and artists. “Rochester is a very literary-friendly city,” she says.

RACWI also presents the annual Children’s Book Festival, held this year on November 8. In addition to her Rochester series, Valentine will feature a

your original stories about local heroes, community events, school achievements, or hidden gems–email your story idea to hometown@gvpennysaver.com!

book of poems for kids inspired by New York State history, called ere Are No Buffalo in Buffalo, at this year’s festival. She will also present a workshop on writing a poem.

Valentine will also take part in this year’s Festivalto-Go, in which children’s book authors and illustrators visit schools to share their books and talk to kids about writing and illustrating. “It gives kids the ability to talk to people they wouldn’t ordinarily meet,” Valentine says, adding that not every kid will be able to make it to the festival.

To learn more about Valentine, visit rochesterauthor.com. For more information about the festival, visit rcbfestival.com.

SALLY

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Debunking Ivermectin as a ‘Miracle Treatment’ for CANCER

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with stage 4 high-grade ovarian cancer in September 2024. I underwent a major surgery in March after the tumor shrank. I see a top doctor at a renowned hospital, and I trust him. I went through seven rounds of chemo with three different meds. I handled it well as I am very fit and 64 years old. I am now on maintenance medications (Avastin and Lynparza). My numbers are going up. I know my prognosis isn’t good, but I try to live my best life. I have a lot of different things to look forward to (marriages, grandbabies, etc.).

I have many friends who keep suggesting ivermectin as a treatment. (These people are also anti-vaxers.) I don’t fall into this group of people as I believe in modern medicine and have trusted my doctor. So, my question is: What are your thoughts about this treatment, and what have you heard about it within the medical community? -- L.N.

Q. A.

ANSWER: I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis,but I congratulate you on your good attitude. The treatment for ovarian cancer has changed dramatically in the past few years. There are many treatments, and although they are often not able to cure cancer, they can keep cancer at bay -- sometimes for many years, even decades. Having an important life event to look forward to is important to maintaining a good attitude.

As far as ivermectin goes, there is a small possibility that it will turn out to be a useful treatment for cancer. I have read some preclinical studies that suggested some benefit. However, no studies that were done on actual people have proven it to be useful for any type of cancer so far. Many promising treatments turn out to be failures after the initial clinical trials.

There are people who feel that there are hidden treatments for cancer and that there is a massive conspiracy to keep successful cancer treatments from being used. Having known many doctors and research scientists who unfortunately died from cancer themselves, I can assure you that this isn’t the case. Many scientists across the globe are working hard to find new treatments, and every year brings incremental benefits.

Ivermectin is the most recent “miracle treatment” that I have heard about. I can recall easily at least a half dozen miracle treatments in the past 20 years that haven’t turned out to be useful. Some of these are not only useless but are actively harmful. While ivermectin is generally safe when dosed appropriately for its indication of treating parasites, it can be dangerous at high doses.

I respect the use of alternative treatments to manage the symptoms that are caused by cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. However, people who rely on alternative treatments for treatment of their cancer do not do as well as people who are getting the best care that modern medicine currently has to offer.

I recommend that you thank your friends for their advice and tell them that you trust your medical team and will follow what your doctor recommends.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

SENIOR NEWS LINE

Finding Food

I recently learned a few things about my local food bank that I didn’t know. Maybe your food bank has these services as well.

The local food bank has a mobile pantry that goes to the senior housing building once a month for seniors who can’t get out to the regular weekly location. While they don’t carry a large variety on the van, they do have some of most everything, including canned and boxed foods, coffee and tea, some meats in a small freezer, dairy and bread.

They’ve just started home delivery in the area, right in time for winter. For this a senior needs to sign up in advance and have their doctor sign a form saying yes,they could benefit from having food delivered instead of having to go out on icy roads to make a pickup. The sign-up form also has a place to list any allergies and preferences, so the box of food is a bit customized.

Our local food bank isn’t the only one in the area. Churches and towns sometimes have their own. See www.gsfb.org/food-map and put in your ZIP code for locations near you. In my area I discovered six additional food bank locations I knew nothing about.

Look into the senior food box program. Once a month participants in the program have a box of food delivered. Find contact and income eligibility information by doing an internet search for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program in your state.

Then there is Meals on Wheels, where prepared food is delivered to seniors who have trouble cooking for themselves. They often have low sodium and diabetic meal options. Depending on your location, there might be a small fee for the meals.

If you need food, don’t give up. It’s out there and you can find it. There are more food sources than you might imagine.

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