David Jephthah
Critical Analysis/Issue paper
Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze the pressing needs and reoccurring issues in a community. It also describes vividly the operations on a nonprofit organization that addresses these issues. The factors that gives rise to this issues, the socio-economic effect in relation to the issue would be discussed. In addition, other nonprofit organizations responses, positive inputs and assistance as regards the issue would be discussed also. Lastly, this paper would contain my innovative response which defines my opinion on how this issues can be better handled.
Analysis of the Issue
One of the most prevalent issue in the United States is low income or inequality in income …show more content…
When one considers the social impacts of low income for senior citizens, one then clearly sees the need for urgent response from other nonprofit organizations in addressing the issue. One big example of this is, the Feed America Food program. The Feed America Food program main goal is to nourish as many as possible, through nationwide systems of food banks. They provide more than 3.3 billion meals to virtually every community in the United States through food pantries and meal program.
“More than 4 million senior citizens face hunger. Seniors face a number of unique medical and mobility challenges that put them at a greater risk of hunger. After a lifetime of hard work, many find themselves struggling with health issues on fixed incomes. These individuals are forced to choose between paying for groceries and buying medicine.
Feeding America addresses the unique challenges of senior hunger through interventions that take into account the health status, medication needs, transportation, physical limitations and dietary restrictions of older Americans. As the proportion of people over the age of 60 continues to grow, Feeding America continues to develop innovative initiatives to get more food to more seniors in
Critical Analysis/Issue paper
Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze the pressing needs and reoccurring issues in a community. It also describes vividly the operations on a nonprofit organization that addresses these issues. The factors that gives rise to this issues, the socio-economic effect in relation to the issue would be discussed. In addition, other nonprofit organizations responses, positive inputs and assistance as regards the issue would be discussed also. Lastly, this paper would contain my innovative response which defines my opinion on how this issues can be better handled.
Analysis of the Issue
One of the most prevalent issue in the United States is low income or inequality in income …show more content…
When one considers the social impacts of low income for senior citizens, one then clearly sees the need for urgent response from other nonprofit organizations in addressing the issue. One big example of this is, the Feed America Food program. The Feed America Food program main goal is to nourish as many as possible, through nationwide systems of food banks. They provide more than 3.3 billion meals to virtually every community in the United States through food pantries and meal program.
“More than 4 million senior citizens face hunger. Seniors face a number of unique medical and mobility challenges that put them at a greater risk of hunger. After a lifetime of hard work, many find themselves struggling with health issues on fixed incomes. These individuals are forced to choose between paying for groceries and buying medicine.
Feeding America addresses the unique challenges of senior hunger through interventions that take into account the health status, medication needs, transportation, physical limitations and dietary restrictions of older Americans. As the proportion of people over the age of 60 continues to grow, Feeding America continues to develop innovative initiatives to get more food to more seniors in