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Hunger Pains at CO Foodbanks

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Tuesday, January 13, 2009   

Denver, CO – The New Year brings new struggles for Coloradans who are without work and, in many cases, having trouble staying fed. This week, AARP Colorado has launched a statewide food drive to help local food banks replenish their supplies after the busy holiday season.

AARP decided to get involved when it learned about the growing number of people in Colorado over ages 50 and 60 who are turning to food banks for assistance. AARP Colorado State Director Jon Looney says everyone is being challenged by this economic downturn, and making hard choices.

"Many of our own members were calling us, telling us that they're having to choose between heating their home, or taking their full dosage of medication; or skipping a dose, or cutting pills in half. "

Looney says one of the hardest things for people to do when they're being squeezed financially, is stay properly nourished.

"We want to make sure that folks stay healthy, and one way of staying healthy and preventing disease and hospitalization is trying to have a balanced diet."

The group is asking Coloradans to drop off canned goods directly at their local food banks. The food drive began over the weekend, and runs through Sunday. More information is available online, at www.aarp.org/co.




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