Hearing about a local senior and his brother who were evicted around the start of COVID-19 and living off one meal per day struck the heart of a Vernon business owner.
But this was just one of many more emotional stories to come of seniors struggling to afford the basic necessities of food.
That乌鸦传媒檚 what prompted David Scarlatescu, who owns The Fig downtown, to offer free meals for seniors in March. And the store has since served more than 300 to local seniors, with hundreds more in the pipeline.
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The young businessman and his staff have grandparents too, who are the most vulnerable during this pandemic.
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The Fig has been assisted by other business owners and individuals who have stepped up to make monetary donations to support the cause.
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If you have elderly parents, grandparents, senior family members, neighbors, or know anybody that could benefit from this while still ensuring their safety during this time as they are the most at risk, you can contact The Fig via Facebook messenger or call 250-558-5983.
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