Stockings-of-Care

Randolph Senior Adults Association

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Adult Resource & Education Center (REC)

Serving ages 50 years & older

347 West Salisbury Street PO Box 1852 Asheboro, NC 27203 336-625-3389

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The holidays can be challenging for many people, including seniors, but a program from the Randolph Senior Adults Association (RSAA)—now in its 9th year, called “Stockings of Care”—is doing what it can to help.

In order to make sure that no senior is left behind or forgotten this holiday season, the RSAA provided stockings for area homebound seniors who are enrolled with the Meals on Wheels Program. Seniors receive a felt stocking, handmade by members of the Randolph Quilters Guild, as an added bonus to their daily nutritious hot meal. This year, 317 stockings are being distributed to seniors across Randolph County. Each stocking is filled with a wide variety of goodies including candy, hygiene products, trinkets, puzzles, games and more.

“The holidays can be hard for many older adults, especially those who may not have a companion or family to share them with,” said Mark Hensley, RSAA Executive Director. “Through the Stockings of Care Program, we can help these seniors experience the happiness and togetherness the season can bring.”

For some, it might be the only gift they receive this holiday season.

“The fact that our volunteers are knocking on homebound senior’s doors, not only with their daily nutritious meal, but also bringing some holiday cheer, that is what we’ve found is greatly appreciated,” said Hensley. “Some of these seniors don’t get anything at Christmas, not even a visit, so when they receive a gift it just brightens their day."

Many individuals committed financially to the project and gave unselfishly of their time, including members of the Girl Scouts from Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Troop #30061, RSAA Board Members, Randolph Rhinestones Senior Cheerleaders and more.

“We are truly thankful for an abundance of support,” says Hensley. “We could not continue this valuable project without the support of our community.”