The shocking costs of … everything

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Income #LivingWage I was recently asked to complete an anonymous survey about income. The survey would be used to collect information about how many seniors ... Continue Reading →

Food prices to rise again

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #FoodPrices Brace yourself, this is going to hurt: The price of all food is likely to go up an additional 7.9% this year. Food we eat at home is predicted to ... Continue Reading →

Having a pet is good for seniors

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Pets The studies are clear: Owning a pet is good for us. For those of us who stay home much of the time, having a pet can be a boon to our physical and mental ... Continue Reading →

Food bank trip brings joy

#MiddleburyCT #FoodBank A few months ago, I escorted three very nervous elderly ladies to the food bank. By “escorted,” I mean I had to scout out the situation in advance, come ... Continue Reading →

Find help in tough times

#Middlebury #MyHomeCT #FoodBank By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Middlebury’s tax bills for homes and vehicles started showing up in mailboxes June 18. This year’s tax increases added ... Continue Reading →

The local food bank needs your help

#Middlebury #Seniors #FoodBank If you’re on the other side of the fence – able to donate to the food bank rather than visiting to use its services – your local pantry can ... Continue Reading →

Food banks help seniors survive inflation

#Middlebury #Seniors #FoodBank Recent government figures outlined food price increases for one month. The numbers are grim. Fruits and vegetables went up 2.3%, the highest since 2010. ... Continue Reading →

Lend a helping hand

#Middlebury #Seniors I’ve been looking at 2022, hoping to find some value in my time and money in this chaotic world we find ourselves in, a chaos that doesn’t show any ... Continue Reading →

Fight back against rising food prices

#Middlebury #Seniors This week I scored a grocery discount of $5.21, plus over $6 in free groceries by using the store coupons. Added to that was $12 in free items I took to the local ... Continue Reading →

Stay fed, stay safe

#Middlebury #Seniors Life has certainly changed recently. Depending on where you live, it might have changed a lot. Stay home if you’re a senior. Stay home if you have a medical ... Continue Reading →