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Bread & Broth is an all-volunteer nonprofit assisting the hungry in South Lake Tahoe. To relieve food insecurities, Bread & Broth serves the working poor, families, elderly residents on fixed incomes, and those who are homeless.

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We Must Take Better Care of Our Home-Based Child Care Providers

04/09/2024

These professionals provide essential services, but their pay and working conditions do not reflect their value, and their health suffers.

California’s Chief Plan for Seniors Overlooks the Realities Rural Families Face

02/19/2024

California’s latest Master Plan for Aging underscores the need for policies to address the challenges aging populations face. But it fails to portray the realities for older adults in rural areas, who are at greater risk of poverty.

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Sierra Senior Services: Fighting Loneliness and Food Insecurity Through Community Support

NORTH LAKE TAHOE – "We all get old, and sometimes we need help. Being a widow and living on one income—it has really helped, especially with the state of the economy," a client receiving food from Meals on Wheels said.

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Truckee Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Enhancing Senior Services

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the County of Nevada, in collaboration with Tahoe Donner Parks and Recreation, held a pivotal roundtable discussion at the Steve Randall Community Recreation Center focused on improving senior services in Truckee. The event …

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Homewood Won’t Open This Season

HOMEWOOD, Calif. – Homewood Mountain Resort will not open for the 2024-2025 season.

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Truckee Confronts Senior Housing Shortage, Calls for Town Action

TRUCKEE, Calif.- Truckee is grappling with a significant senior housing crisis, forcing many older adults to leave in search of suitable living arrangements. This exodus not only depletes the community of valuable members who contribute through volunteering and local engagement …

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Residents of Truckee Struggle With Limited Healthcare Options

TRUCKEE, Calif. – At a recent Golden Seniors meeting held on Thursday, June 20, at the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District, the significant challenges faced by local seniors in accessing affordable healthcare were brought to light. Louise Geist, a …

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Tahoe Meal Delivery Program Looking for Volunteer Drivers

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Service's meal delivery program isn't just a nutrition program, it provides a way for homebound seniors stay connected with the outside world.

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South Lake Tahoe’s Senior Center actively recruiting members

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center suffered an approximate 70% loss in membership during the height of the pandemic due to either relocation or death. In an effort to revitalize their once bustling community, the …

Image caption: Second Harvest CEO Erica Padilla-Chavez (at right) with a group of local Rotary members who helped wrap Holiday Food & Fund Drive barrels.
Setting the Table for Social Change

Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County CEO Erica Padilla-Chavez looks at food insecurity as a symptom of an underlying disorder—one that can be cured.

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