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Memory Care Residents Help Combat Food Insecurity
Franklin Place seniors collected 64 pounds of non perishable food items during a month long food drive
With food insecurity on the rise, some seniors in Franklin did their part to help families enjoy a warm and festive meal this holiday season. The residents at Franklin Place, an Anthem Memory Care community, delivered food donations to the Hunger Task Force of West Milwaukee located at 5000 W. Electric Ave., West Milwaukee.
Franklin Place collected 64 pounds of nonperishable food items during a month-long food drive
“Many of our residents are longtime volunteers and they are happy to help,” said Tiffany McClain, life engagement director for Franklin Place. “Hosting the food drive brings them feelings of purpose that are so important for those with dementia. They are overjoyed to help ensure that others in our community can enjoy a bountiful meal.”
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Franklin Place is located at 9201 West Drexel Ave., Franklin, WI.
About Anthem Memory Care
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Anthem's core purpose is to protect, engage, and love people living with memory loss and is committed to provide understanding and significance to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Anthem, based in West Linn, Ore., operates and develops memory care communities in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin. The company’s website is AnthemMemoryCare.com.
