The AARP Greater Augusta Chapter #511, a fully volunteer-led organization, presented a $1,000 donation to the Meals on Wheels program run by Spectrum Generations at the Cohen Center, in Hallowell, strengthening efforts to provide nutritious meals and vital wellness support to homebound older adults throughout central and midcoast Maine. Chapter president Paul Armstrong presented the contribution to Jason Stockmar, Nutrition Coordinator for the Meals on Wheels program.
Spectrum Generations’ dedicated teams and volunteers prepare and deliver nutritionally balanced meals throughout Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Somerset, and Waldo counties, as well as the towns of Harpswell and Brunswick, ensuring that older and disabled adults who cannot shop or cook for themselves receive regular nourishment and a friendly wellness check with each delivery. Meals are planned and approved by registered dietitians and include protein, vegetables, fruit, dairy, and bread, with efforts to source Maine-made products whenever possible. Donations help sustain and expand service, and no one is denied meals due to inability to pay.
“Meals on Wheels is about so much more than food, it is about connection, dignity, and helping members of our community remain independent in their homes,” said Paul Armstrong, President of the AARP Greater Augusta Chapter #511. “We know every dollar helps keep this essential program running and makes a real difference in people’s lives.”
This donation reflects AARP’s broader mission to support healthy, engaged, and independent lives for older adults and aligns with ongoing community efforts to address food access, reduce isolation, and foster well‑being for aging neighbors.
For more information about the Meals on Wheels program and how to support or enroll, learn more here.
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The AARP Greater Augusta Chapter #511, a fully volunteer-led organization, presented a $1,000 donation to the Meals on Wheels program run by Spectrum Generations at the Cohen Center, in Hallowell, strengthening efforts to provide nutritious meals and vital wellness support to homebound older adults throughout central and midcoast Maine. Chapter president Paul Armstrong presented the contribution to Jason Stockmar, Nutrition Coordinator for the Meals on Wheels program.
