Seniors: Hoarding trend hurts them disproportionately

As the director of a local senior center, I see how vulnerable populations are affected by the actions of others. Recently, they have been hit hard by the coronavirus in numerous ways; however, I would particularly like to point out one way where others can help.

Many people are overstocking at the grocery store, otherwise known as hoarding. I recognize the importance of having some backup supplies during such times, and I am glad they have the means to do this, but there are others who do not and must live off fixed incomes.

They must limit when they can even access grocery stores based on when money is received.

When everyone overstocks, these vulnerable people are denied access to items they also need.

We must come together during these challenging times. So please get what you need and leave some for others, or share what you have with each other.

We are so much stronger as a community than we are by ourselves.

This story was originally published March 25, 2020 at 1:55 PM with the headline "Seniors: Hoarding trend hurts them disproportionately."