Volunteer Grocery Shoppers Make a Difference for Seniors in Somerset County

For a senior citizen, or a person with a disability, sometimes the difference between being able stay comfortably in your own home, or having to move to a facility or elsewhere, is simply having your food delivered.  Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen’ Senior Shoppers program is making that difference, and they need more volunteer shoppers in Somerset County. 
 
Catholic Charities operates The Senior Shopper program for the County Office on Aging, and currently serves about 60 people of low or moderate income or people with a disability, who otherwise could not remain in their homes and preserve their independence.  Noel Cagnassola, of Bridgewater has been shopping for seniors for a number of years, and she definitely recommends it. "It’s the nicest way to give back", she said.  The seniors are so appreciative, and it’s all so positive.  Often you are the only person they see all week.”