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Volunteer urges softer fruit, dessert options at Carlsbad senior center
Summary
At the April 23 Carlsbad Senior Commission meeting, volunteer Barbara Siegel urged staff to offer softer fruit (applesauce, jello) and occasional treats to reduce waste and make meals easier to eat for some patrons; staff said the concern had been raised previously and welcomed ongoing feedback.
At the April 23 meeting of the Carlsbad Senior Commission, volunteer Barbara Siegel urged staff to adjust the senior-center menu to include softer fruit and occasional treats so diners who have difficulty chewing can enjoy meals without wasting food.
"My name is Barbara Siegel. I live on Refugio here in Carlsbad," Siegel said, describing work she does…
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