Volunteer Delivery Drivers

The Humanitarian Service Project

Senior Citizen Project

Beatrice X

Receiving Groceries Since 2007

Monthly deliveries include:

7 selections of fresh vegetables

6 selections of fresh fruits

7 varieties of frozen meats

5 bags of non-perishables

1 bag of paper products and personal care items

Gifts from a Secret Pal

          With snow on the ground and temperatures below freezing, it’s a good thing that Beatrice’s gas has been turned back on after having been off for three months.  Unfortunately, that’s just one indicator of how difficult things have been for this 74-year-old.  Prior to receiving  assistance from the Humanitarian Service Project, she had to run from food pantry to food pantry just to get food.  Now, she can count on a beautiful selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meats, and non-perishables that include baking supplies.  Plus, she’s thrilled with the white and pink grapefruit which she hasn’t been able to afford.

           Although she grew up in Mississippi, Beatrice  has called the Chicago area home for the past 18 years.  Before her husband’s death in 1962, they had five children, three of whom are still living. Two of the children live in the area, and Beatrice is in contact with them regularly.  One child is in prison.  She also has six grandchildren, but doesn’t see them often. She and her one sister stay in touch, but her sister is responsible for her spouse who is in a nursing home.  Although she values the connections with her family, Beatrice has little day-to-day support.  Financially, she is completely on her own.

           Her health issues include very bad knees, back problems, arthritis, high cholesterol, emphysema, and borderline diabetes.  She tries to stay active through doing work around the house and mowing the lawn.  She’s also out quite a bit, including visits with her mother, who is still living.  At home, she enjoys reading newspapers and magazines.  Her interests include sewing, card games, bingo, and golf (which, of course, she cannot afford right now).

           Beatrice has a monthly income of $1,507.  Her rent and monthly expenses total $796.  Given some of her specific health problems, eating right is especially important.  With assistance from HSP, her monthly delivery of nutritious food will ensure that she has the kind of food she needs to stay healthy and active. 

Things to Remember about Beatrice

 Her birthday is February 17, 1934; she will turn 75 in 2009

Her monthly income is $1,507

Her favorite flower is the yellow rose

Her favorite color is blue