Stimulus money to feed RI seniors

$485K will pay for food for low-income seniors

Updated: Wednesday, 25 Mar 2009, 11:54 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 18 Mar 2009, 4:14 PM EDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island is receiving nearly a half-million dollars in federal stimulus funds to provide meals to low-income seniors.

Vice President Joe Biden announced the funding on Wednesday.

Rhode Island's congressional delegation said the $485,000 will help reduce the waiting list for the state's Meals-on-Wheels program from 150 to 60.

They said senior citizens are especially vulnerable because many are on fixed incomes.