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Edelweiss Village and Rose’s Bounty Collect Food Donations
Edelweiss Village at Deutsches Altenheim, has partnered with Rose's Bounty, to help people in the community who are in need of food.
Edelweiss Village, the highly regarded assisted living residence at Deutsches Altenheim, has partnered with Rose’s Bounty Food Pantry during the pandemic to help people in the local community who are experiencing food insecurity.
“One of the most widespread effects of COVID-19 is food insecurity,” said Kathy Labbe, Executive Director of Edelweiss Village. “In Massachusetts as well as the entire country, people of all ages, including children, families and seniors, are struggling with hunger. We are hoping these food donations will help individuals in our community who are experiencing this devastating problem.”
Local residents are encouraged to drop off food at Edelweiss Village, located at 2220 Centre Street in West Roxbury. As a way of saying thank you, individuals who donate foods on February 10, February 11, and February 12 between 10am and 3pm will receive a special Valentine’s Day treat. Added Labbe, “Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year by making your heart happy and ‘sharing the love’ to help address the food insecurity crisis. Food donations make a huge difference to those in need.”
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About Deutsches Altenheim
Established in 1914, Deutsches Altenheim was originally designed to serve as a retirement residence for elderly German Americans. As Deutsches Altenheim expanded and flourished, the organization became a centerpiece in the Greater Boston community. Today the nonprofit, with a consistent 5-Star rating, continues to offer superior care in a trusting and experienced environment. Its campus in West Roxbury provides long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, and adult day health services to residents and clients of all ethnic, national, and religious backgrounds.