TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Plate Full of Care senior meals program at the Ellie Towne Community Center in Flowing Wells has secured funding through the end of next year — a major milestone for a program that nearly shut down after funding cuts last summer.
The community center hosted its usual tri-weekly meal day Wednesday afternoon while also celebrating the news.
United Health Care played a crucial role in bringing the necessary funding to the program. Jesse Sosa, who works in the communications department with United Health Care, said his team was moved to act after coming across previous reporting about the funding cuts on social media…