Channel 2’s Karyn Greer, ABC’s Sam Champion helps shine spotlight on senior hunger in Atlanta

Channel 2’s Karyn Greer and ABC’s Sam Champion teamed up to emcee an event supporting Meals on Wheels Atlanta and its mission to fight hunger among the city’s seniors.

The organization has served Atlanta for more than six decades, growing from a local soup kitchen founded in 1965 into a network providing food and other critical services to older adults.

While Meals on Wheels Atlanta is known for delivering meals, its work goes beyond food.

The nonprofit also provides home repairs, pet food, and emergency pantry supplies to seniors who are among Atlanta’s most vulnerable residents.

The organization says rising hunger and growing demand have placed additional pressure on its resources.

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Meals are prepared by chefs and a dietitian to accommodate a range of nutritional needs, including heart-healthy, carbohydrate-controlled, vegetarian and kidney-friendly diets, as well as modified and bite-sized meals for clients who need them.

Volunteers then take those meals directly to seniors throughout the community.

Meals on Wheels Atlanta also operates an emergency pantry program, providing seniors with a month-long supply of dry goods so they can continue preparing food at home.

With Greer and Champion serving as emcees, the event highlighted the volunteers, donors, and community supporters who help make those services possible.

The organization’s larger goal is straightforward but ambitious: ending senior hunger in Atlanta.