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"Supermarketing for
Seniors" is a non-discriminatory shopping and case management program which was
established in 1986 in response to the needs of a growing number of frail and
elderly Greenwich residents who wanted to continue living in their homes but
could no longer do so without a way to obtain groceries.
Referrals come by way of Greenwich Hospital, the Department of Social Services,
family members and/or concerned friends. Any person 60 years of age or older is
eligible, and the program is FREE. The clients served are a typical
representation of the ethnic, religious and cultural diversity of the town. Many
of the program's clients live in subsidized housing and 95% are described as low
or very low income by the Connecticut Development Block Grant guidelines.
A unique aspect to our "Supermarketing for Seniors" program is that over half of
our shoppers are physically active, retired senior citizens, living on fixed
income, who choose to shop for a small stipend. This has proven to be a win-win
situation, as both the frail elderly and the active elderly benefit from the
program.
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