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Jackson County Department on Aging reports $4,875 donation, meal service volume and explores donated electric vehicle
Summary
The department reported a $4,875 donation from Eaton for an unmet-needs program, served more than 30,000 meals in recent months, and is exploring a Consumers Energy donation of an electric vehicle and charging station; commissioners raised operational and road-impact questions about EV suitability in winter.
The Jackson County Department on Aging told the Human Services Committee it received a $4,875 donation from Eaton to support an unmet-needs program for older adults and reported service volumes for recent months; staff said they are exploring an offer from Consumers Energy to donate an electric vehicle, a charging station and paid electrician work to support fleet replacement.
Danielle, a department representative, described the Eaton donation as supporting small but critical items uncovered during home visits, such as shower chairs, walkers or, in one case, silverware. “Well definitely put that to good use,” she…
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