Amica Insurance presents "Masks for Meals"

an essay contest to benefit

Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island

How has hunger touched your life?  That's the question being posed by Amica Insurance which is sponsoring an essay contest called "The Many Faces of Hunger" as part of a fundraising effort for Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island.  Students and adults are invited to share their experiences with hunger or helping others who are hungry or to discuss ways to end the hunger crisis in America.

The essay contest features two categories--one for students in grades 6 to 12 and the other for adults over age 18.  The contest is open to all residents of Southeastern New England except employees of Amica and their immediate families.  Participants are asked to write essays of no more than 500 words and enter by June 15, 2009.  Winners and a guest will receive VIP treatment at Amica's Carnevale at WaterFire Providence on August 22nd, including a rare opportunity to view WaterFire activities from the elegant Thai River Boat as well as an invitation to a reception at the Amica tent.  Winners also received framed essays and photos.

Amica will make a $1,000 donation in the name of each winner to Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island and the essays will be posted on our website. 

For more information and an application for the contest, check the "In Your Community" link at Amica.com.  (www.amica.com/essaycontest) 

RESTAURANT DINING IS NOW OFFERED

THROUGH THE CONGREGATE DINING PROGRAM 

 

Do you enjoy dining out at restaurants?

 

Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island has introduced the new Senior Restaurant Program, so Rhode Island seniors can now enjoy a meal at their favorite dining spots. Organized by the Meals on Wheels Congregate Nutrition Program with funding from the Department of Elderly Affairs, the restaurant program is designed for “seniors on the go” who enjoy a social atmosphere during their busy day. 

 

As of May 1, 2009, Newport Creamery on Smith Street in Providence has joined the Senior Restaurant Program.  Adults 60 years of age or older can enjoy meals from a special Newport Creamery menu from 7 AM to 8 PM. This service is available at 673 Smith Street in Providence only. 

 

Newport Creamery joins Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille on Silver Spring Street in Providence, as well as the IHOP Restaurant on Pleasant Valley Parkway in Providence in offering this special dining program.

 

Vouchers are available with a $5 donation through the Meals on Wheels office in Providence.  For more information on any Congregate Dining Program, please contact Pauline Asprinio, Nutrition Director at (401) 351-6700 Ext 125.