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Georgia volunteers help get supplies for endangered seniors

How coronavirus is impacting older Americans
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How coronavirus is impacting older Americans
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ByTommy Brooksbank
March 18, 2020, 4:05 pm

Right when they're needed most, volunteers and nonprofit organizations are doing their part to help as many Americans take extra precautions to limit the elderly's potential exposure to COVID-19.

PHOTO: volunteers step up to help get supplies for endangered seniors in midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
volunteers step up to help get supplies for endangered seniors in midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Courtesy Southern Grace Hospice

Southern Grace Hospice, located just outside Atlanta, has seen a surge in community members offering up their time and goodwill to get seniors the supplies they need during the coronavirus pandemic.

PHOTO: volunteers step up to help get supplies for endangered seniors in midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
volunteers step up to help get supplies for endangered seniors in midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Courtesy Southern Grace Hospice

"We want to make sure all our seniors are food secure for at least two weeks," said Yasna Grainger, community liaison for Southern Grace Hospice. "It's dangerous for them to leave their homes so we're relying on help from the community."

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PHOTO: volunteers step up to help get supplies for endangered seniors in midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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PHOTO: volunteers step up to help get supplies for endangered seniors in midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
volunteers step up to help get supplies for endangered seniors in midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Courtesy Southern Grace Hospice
PHOTO: volunteers step up to help get supplies for endangered seniors in midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
volunteers step up to help get supplies for endangered seniors in midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Courtesy Southern Grace Hospice

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"Our patients really appreciate the community stepping up," Grainger said. "Please keep the donations coming."

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