Red Cross Grocery On Wheels Program – Feeding Seniors & Families In Our Community

Eating is essential for human life; however, food centered in the tradition of an individual brings warmness tied with memories. According to Statistics Canada, many seniors are at higher risk of going hungry.

The Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) created a grocery on wheels program designed to provide groceries from Ghanaian stores that is culturally centered to support seniors and families with extreme low-income during the COVID pandemic lockdown. The Ghanaian Association of Durham (GAD) was tasked to deliver the program in the Durham Region in collaboration with Hannah’s Supermarket, Whitby.

Over fifteen seniors and their families requested and received meal delivery or pick up from Hannah’s Supermarket.