America’s Seniors Get A Helping Hand In The Fight Against Hunger (NAPSA)—The face of hunger in America may be aging. Of the 51 million Americans who face the threat of hunger, nearly 6 million are older than age 60, according to AARP—and that number is only expected to grow in the coming years. In fact, from 2006 to 2008 the percentage of older Americans Wier )) struggling with hunger more than doubled. Fortunately, there are actions that can be taken to help combatthe problem. Here are a few ways you can help: * Donate to your local food bank * Organize a food drive * Volunteer with a local food a eG Coe aN L 2a seo 8 x ‘ LY SN) In 2025, an estimated 9.5 million senior Americans will experience someform of food insecurity—about 75 percent higher than the number in 2005. Take an older friend to din- to AARP Foundation through Drive to End Hunger, a national cam- * Donate by using your AARP Visa Card from Chase In 2011 and 2012, Chase will donate $0.03 for every purchase made with the AARP Visa Card from Chase and $1 for every new account, up to $2 million each year, Foundation to end hunger among older Americans. It’s the only credit card endorsed by the AARP—an organization that provides meaningful resources and benefits to senior Americans and its members. “Hunger among older adults is organization neror to the grocery store paign led by AARP and AARP escalating at an alarming rate in America,” said Anisa Tootla, vice president of hunger impact programs at AARP Foundation. “We know Americans want to help their older neighbors in need, and we are pleased that Chase has joined the Foundation’s efforts to get people engaged in giving back.”
