China Overseas Chinese Network, May 22, according to the US "World Daily" report, on May 20 local time, the City of Oakland, the United States announced that through the cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the state government and other cooperation, start the delivery The Great Plates Delivered Program provides a maximum of 12 meals per week for eligible seniors. Specifically, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, meals are delivered four times a day, each time including 2 lunches and 2 dinners to help the elderly maintain their daily needs from Monday to Saturday. Chinese can apply, with Chinese translation help.
The requirements for the meal delivery program are: 65 years old or older, or 60 to 64 years old, defined as a high-risk group by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); 60 years old or older, the new coronavirus test is positive and does not require hospitalization, However, they need to be quarantined; they are 60 years of age or older, have been exposed to the virus, and do not need to be hospitalized but must be quarantined; living alone or living with another adult who meets the plan's conditions; they are not currently receiving state or federal nutrition assistance programs such as food coupons Meals on Wheels, etc.
Auckland seniors can apply to join the meal delivery program through the Auckland government website. You can also call 510-238-3663 for inquiries. City staff will reply within one to two working days. The city government also provides translations in Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Arabic.
The planned supplier is a local restaurant in Auckland. Restaurants interested in supporting this program can log on to the Auckland government website for information.
The plan was launched last week, and it is planned to deliver food to nearly 100 seniors, and this week it will continue to increase. The goal of municipal staff and volunteers is to call hundreds of Auckland citizens every week to assess needs and hope to provide important services.
Auckland has also added three food distribution points in the branch near the public library. There is no requirement to receive food. The location is 81st Ave Branch (1021 81st Ave), and the time is from 12:00 to 14:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cesar Chavez Branch (3301 E. 12th St), from 12:00 to 14:00 on Tuesday and Thursday. West Oakland Branch (1801 Adeline St), from 12:00 to 14:00 on Tuesday and Thursday.
Auckland Mayor Xue Libi said that everyone in Auckland should know where the next meal will come from, "I am grateful and proud that the city has cooperated with trusted organizations to provide Auckland ’s most vulnerable residents, especially the elderly. Provide food delivery service. With the establishment of a new free food delivery point, Auckland will continue to work hard to reduce the pressure of unsafe food in the community. "(Liu Xianjin)