Arizona Complete Health and Diana Gregory Outreach Services Aid Seniors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Arizona Complete Health (AzCH), in partnership with Diana Gregory Outreach Services (DGOS), is sponsoring a week’s supply of pre-bagged fresh fruits and vegetables to targeted affordable housing facilities for 500 seniors and grandparents raising grandchildren from April 21 – May 15. This quick action has been the result of Governor Doug Ducey’s recognizing that farmers’ markets are an essential service to remain operational to ensure food access for all—especially to seniors who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Seniors are excited to receive the fresh fruits and vegetables and appreciate not being forgotten during the pandemic.

The goal of DGOS is to continue to raise emergency funds to support 3,000 seniors through the end of June. This particular population are in the highest risk, immune-compromised group most susceptible to the COVID-19 outbreak in Maricopa County. Without emergency services, they will remain in isolation, primarily living in food deserts and without fresh produce. “Calls for our services continue, confirming an increased demand. We are grateful for the support from Arizona Complete Health and other sponsors,” commented founder, Diana Gregory. 

Since 2009, Diana Gregory Outreach Services (DGOS), a 501( c)(3) has provided seniors, grandchildren in their care and veterans with regular Farmer’s Markets to ensure they have access to fresh fruits and vegetables and nutrition and wellness education. DGOS serves over 8,000 seniors and veterans annually. 

For more information about Diana Gregory Outreach Services – www.dianagregory.com