May 29th marked the eighth round of shelf-stable food boxes put together by the Elder Nutrition Program and the 168th Air Refueling Wing of Eielson AFB. These shelf-stable food boxes were sent out to 343 Elders in fourteen villages within the TCC region. The boxes are designed to give Elders nutritional meals and snacks in areas where no cook or kitchen are available. To date, we have partnered with several other agencies such as The Red Cross, Adult Disabilities & Resources Center (ADRC) North and The North Star Council on Aging to put together these food boxes addressing food security for Elders within the Interior.
Pictured above are the members of the 168th ARW and Paul Ostbloom, the Home Care Department Manager. The 168th ARW continues to be a tremendous help with this portion of the Home Care Program. Thank you Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing!