Manhattan Beach launches delivery service for older adults during coronavirus pandemic
The City of Manhattan Beach is coordinating with other agencies, including Meals on Wheels, to help deliver food to older adults during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by Meals on Wheels The City of Manhattan Beach is coordinating a resource delivery program that will serve older adults who need assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. The program is in partnership with the Rotary Club, Salvation Army, and Beach Cities Health District. The program can be reached at the Older Adult hotline 310-802-5010 and will coordinate meals, transportation, medication, groceries, or other essential items from community and city employee volunteers. “During this difficult time, it is incumbent upon our community to step up and assist the identified vulnerable populations associated with this pandemic. I’m proud to say our community has stepped up. Volunteers from the Rotary Club, Beach Cities Health District, Salvation Army, City employees, Neighborhood Watch, and our CERT Team are all on board and will do all they can to assist older adults,” said Mayor Richard Montgomery. The hotline is available seven days a week, Monday – Friday (6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) and Saturday – Sunday (8:00 a.m…
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