Local senior centers seek donations for ‘March for Meals’ fund-raiser

A coalition of Mat-Su senior centers is sponsoring its local March for Meals fund-raiser. The effort asks Mat-Su Borough residents to make a donation to a local senior center of their choice to help end senior hunger.

The Mat-Su Borough has the fastest growing population in Alaska and is expected to double by 2030, according to a press release from the coalition.

The group estimates that nearly 5 percent of the state’s senior population experiences food insecurity, the release says. Nationally, 6 million seniors face the threat of hunger.

Participating senior centers are Meadow Lakes Seniors Inc.; Mid-Valley Seniors Inc.; Palmer Senior Citizens Center Inc.; Upper Susitna Seniors Inc.; Wasilla Area Seniors Inc.; and Willow Area Seniors Inc.

Contact the senior center of your choice to make a donation:

• Mid Valley Seniors at 892-6114, or e-mail mvsc@mtaonline.net.

• Palmer Senior Center at 745-5454, or e-mail pscc@mtaonline.net.

• Upper Susitna Seniors Inc. at 733-6200.

• Wasilla Area Seniors Inc. at 376-3104, or e-mail wasillaseniors@alaskaseniors.com.