Meetings in Stratford, Jewell and Stanhope to discuss Hamilton County meal program next week
November rollout of service planned
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A new program to help get meals to individuals living in the southern Hamilton County is planned to start in November, according to Darcy Swon, Executive Director of Enhance Hamilton County.
Meetings in the three communities of Stratford, Jewell and Stanhope will begin next Monday evening, with members of the communities involved encouraged to attend one of the meetings to learn more about the program. The meetings which begin October 19, will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be held at the following locations:
Stratford -- October 19 at 6 p.m. at the Stratford Community Center, 826 Shakespeare Ave.
Jewell -- October 20 at 6 p.m. at the Jewell Golf Course, 1225 Main St.
Stanhope -- October 21 at 6 p.m. at the Stanhope Community Center, 600 Main St.
The meetings are open to anyone interested in learning more about the program. Residents do not need to attend the meeting in their own community, as the information shared at each meeting will be the same.
Those interested in receiving meals for themselves, a family member or friend, volunteering, supporting the program or simply want to learn more are encouraged to attend.
The Southern Hamilton County Meal Program is being developed to provide prepared, home-delivered meals to residents based on need rather than age. The program will initially serve Jewell, Stanhope and Stratford, with community meal opportunities also being considered as the program grows.
During the meetings, organizers will share details about how the program will work, who may participate, how to sign up for meals, volunteer opportunities, the role of community partners and ways individuals and organizations can support the effort.
Participant intake and enrollment will be coordinated through Hamilton County Public Health, with information about how to begin the process shared at each community meeting.
Participants will be asked to contribute what they are reasonably able to pay toward the cost of their meals. Charitable contributions and grants will help provide meal subsidies for those who are unable to pay the full meal cost.
The program is being developed with support from local volunteers, Hamilton County Public Health, Enhance Hamilton County Foundation and other community partners.
"We want these meetings to give people a clear picture of how the program will work and give community members a chance to ask questions before we get started," said Darcy Swon with Enhance Hamilton County Foundation. "Whether someone may need the program, wants to volunteer or is simply interested in helping support it, we would love to have them join us."
All meetings are open to the public, and attendees are welcome to attend whichever location is most convenient.