Senior citizens,𝔍 specifically those living in a group setting, have predominate𝓰ly been most at risk of contracting COVID-19.
The Township of North Bergen has been stepping up its support of seniors during 💟the ongoing pandemic as the township continues to cope with b🐽eing a virus hotspot.
In April, North Bergen mandated the testing of 100 percent of all nursing homes to curtail the spread of the virus. Recently, the North Bergen Housing Authority (NBHA) distributed masks to all ten𒀰ants, mostly seniors, to further efforts to flatten the curve of the pandem🧸ic.
Now housing authority officials ar💛e back, this time with a much sweeter, edible surprise. Wearing proper protective equipment, housing authority workers came bearing the gift of candy, with a side of a few stuffed animals.
A sweet delivery for seniors
NBHA staff delivered chocolates, jellybeans, Peeps, and other candies to residents of the township’s senio🐽r housing buildings on Tuesday, May 5. The candy was donated b🐽y the Walmart in North Bergen. NBHA Executive Director Gerald Sanzari expressed his thanks and the joy the donation would bring residents.
“I would like to thank Walmart, Mayor Nicholas Sacco, and Aimee Focaraccio of NB Cares for getting this candy to NBHA so we could give it to our tenꦬants,” Sanzari said꧟. “There is nothing like sweets to brighten up their day while they shelter in place.”
In addition to fighting to maintain their physical health, senior citizens must als✤o deal with the mental anguish and stress that accompany being the highest at-risk demographic during the pandemic.
Walmart𝓡 also donated stuffed animals and other toys to the NBHA. The toys will be distributed to children under 12 living in township family housing in Meadowview Village.
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