Checks Payable To: The Elder Group P. O. Box 14271 Norfolk, VA. 23518

 Every day, we encounter seniors and veterans who never imagined they would struggle to afford their next meal. These are individuals who served our nation, built our communities, and spent their lives caring for others. Yet too many now face food insecurity, isolation, and emotional distress in silence.

For some, that silence becomes overwhelming, leading to depression, hopelessness, and thoughts of suicide. The weight of unmet needs, loneliness, and lack of support can become too much to carry alone.

At the heart of our mission is a simple belief: those who have given so much deserve to age with dignity, stability, and access to the necessities of life. Food is not just nourishment; it is dignity, health, and hope. And connection is not just support; it can be life-saving.

With your support, we can provide more than meals; we can offer presence, compassion, and intervention. Together, we can help ensure that no elder or veteran in our community is forgotten, left behind, or left to suffer in silence.

Thank you for standing with us.

Teresa Peek, Executive Director