Macomb County To Distribute Senior Care Packages At Drive-thru

MACOMB COUNTY, MI — The Macomb County Office of Senior Services will distribute care packages with essential items for local senior citizens on Thursday.

The distribution event, which will take place between 1-4 p.m., will feature packages with hand sanitizer, face masks, toilet paper, paper towel, soap, gloves and other important items, officials said in a news release.

“Our office is working diligently to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of our seniors,” said Sheila Coté, director of the Macomb County Office of Senior Services. “These care packages are just one initiative that can help us reach that goal. Ultimately, we want to be a resource that this population can turn to when they are in need.”

Distribution of care packages will take place at the Macomb County Family Resource Center, 196 N. Rose Street Mt. Clemens, 48043. No appointment is required. Those interested in participating are asked to drive up, stay in their car and show their photo ID.

To qualify, they must be a Macomb County resident and over the age 60.

Care packages will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis and there will only be one package per person, county officials said. All items distributed through the event are funded through federal CARES Act dollars. The county said it is estimating that 1,000 care packages will be given away.