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NYC Aging and KPMG LLP Host Community Service Day to

Promote Healthy Diets and Ways to Stay Civically Engaged

Older adults received Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupon booklets and additional

resources to purchase nutritious food at a local Greenmarket

OUR BUREAU today’s program anchored in healthy
living,” said Brooklyn Borough Pres-
New York, NY
ident Antonio Reynoso. “Thank you
n its ongoing efforts to support to NYC Aging and KPMG for provid-
older New Yorkers’ access to ing older adults with tips for healthy
Ihealthy foods and opportunities eating and access to opportunities
to remain engaged in their commu- for continued civic engagement.”
nities, on Tuesday August 6, the NYC “Today’s event underscores the
Department for the Aging (NYC profound effect of meaningful part-
Aging) and KPMG LLP hosted a nerships on enhancing the lives of
Community Service event at Brook- older New Yorkers,” expressed Msgr.
lyn Borough Hall. KPMG volunteers Alfred LoPinto, President and CEO
joined NYC Aging staff to host this of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and
exciting public-private collaboration, Queens and affiliates. “The Farm-
where attendees learned about the ers Market Nutrition Program event
importance of maintaining a healthy highlights New York City’s dedica-
diet and the volunteer programs of- tion to its older adults, and the par-
fered through NYC Aging. ticipation of volunteers and generous
At the event, KPMG volunteers donors exemplifies the significance
were each matched with an older of collective commitment and com-
adult from the nearby Catholic Char- munity involvement.”
ities Brooklyn and Queens New Age traveled together to the Brooklyn their entire lives. The event show- “We’re thrilled to collaborate
Older Adult Center. Then, a presen- Borough Hall Greenmarket, where cased the power of a balanced diet with the New York City Department
tation on NYC Aging’s Friendly Vis- they used their FMNP coupons and and remaining active, all while com- of Aging in support of providing ed-
iting Program took place, to inform the $25 they received to buy fresh ing together for a good cause,” said ucational resources and access to lo-
older adults about opportunities to produce and other healthy offerings. NYC Aging Commissioner Lorraine cally grown fruits and vegetables to
use their knowledge, talents, and This event is part of KPMG’s Cortés-Vázquez. “The event helped the community through the Farmer’s
skills to support their fellow New annual Community Impact Day. In to foster new friendships and ad- Market Nutrition Program,” Lorna
Yorkers. collaboration with the KPMG U.S. vanced our mission to reduce food Stark, KPMG US Line of Business
In addition, each older adult re- Foundation, KPMG employees par- insecurity among older adults. We Leader, Government & Healthcare,
ceived a Farmers Market Nutrition ticipated in volunteer events around are grateful for the support from all said. “At KPMG, we’re committed to
Program (FMNP) coupon booklet the country to support causes they our volunteers who made this event volunteering and giving back to the
valued at $25, redeemable at par- are passionate about while address- a success and look forward to creat- communities where we live and work.
ticipating farmers markets across ing pressing needs of the local com- ing more opportunities to unite New We actively seek out opportunities like
the city. To supplement the coupon munities. Yorkers in the future.” this to work with organizations that
booklet, KPMG also provided each “Today, we brought residents “Events like this embody the align with our values and believe we
older adult with an additional $25 to together to highlight the supports spirit of celebrating Brooklyn can make a broader impact together.”
help purchase even more fresh fruits available to help older adults age in through service, and I am proud that Photos: NYC Department
and vegetables. Afterward, the pairs the communities they have lived in Brooklyn Borough Hall was used for for the Aging

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