Volunteer Delivery Drivers

The Humanitarian Service Project

Senior Citizen Project

Georgia

Receiving Groceries Since 2004

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

          Working at HSP, we often see first hand the devastating effects which poverty has on families.  It’s a myth that poverty is something which is easy to climb out of.  Often it takes several generations of hard work and sacrifice for a family to truly pull themselves out of poverty and into a place where they can live comfortably.  The chaotic lives that many of the seniors in our Senior Citizen Project live are a testament to this fact.  Many have spent their whole lives struggling with deprivation and have children and even grandchildren who now suffer at the hands of poverty the way they have their whole life.  One senior who comes to mind is your sponsored senior, Georgia.  Turning 71 this year, Georgia is new to our program.  When we first met her earlier this year our hearts went out to her.  We are thankful to you for your assistance in bringing comfort into her troubled life.  We would like to take this opportunity to share some information on Georgia with you so that you may get to know her better. 

         A native of the deep south, Georgia moved to the Chicago area with her first husband in an effort to find a better life.  Believe it or not, Georgia has walked down the marriage aisle a stunning five times, including twice to the same man!  That man, whom she married twice, is the father of her children, but he passed away in 1990, leaving her alone.  Currently, Georgia has two daughters living in Florida.  She rarely sees them and says they are too busy with their own families, so she cannot rely on them for support.  She has a son who lives locally but she tells us that he suffers from addictions, and thus is little help to her financially. 

          Georgia spent many years working at a grocery store until her health problems forced her to quit.  She still dreams of being able to go back to work to earn money to make ends meet, but as she grows older it seems less and less likely.  Georgia suffers from diabetes and has just recently been diagnosed with emphysema and pulmonary disease.  She is on several medications and inhalers for her various illnesses.  Her income from social security is only $665 a month, but she says that almost all of that goes to her landlord each month.  There is nothing left, she says, for her to live off of. 

          For this reason we feel incredibly fortunate to be able to serve Georgia.  When we first met her she says that she barely had enough food to survive.  Now she is secure in knowing that each month she will receive fresh produce, non-perishables and personal care items.  She says the paper products are extremely valuable and last her the perfect amount of time each month.  Thanks to you we can continue to share the burden of poverty which Georgia has suffered so long under. 

  Things to Remember about Georgia: 

  •   Georgia’s birthday is July 14, 1933.

  •   She likes Chicken, beef and pasta. 

  •   Her doctors told her she cannot lift over 5 lbs. because of her heart.

  •   Her income is $665 a month.