Local organization works to combat hunger in growing senior population

Local organization works to combat hunger in growing senior population

Weekday mornings, volunteers at the Atascadero Meals That Connect dining site are cooking, bagging, and driving meals to hungry seniors across the county.With San Luis Obispo Countys senior population growing faster than the rest of the state, this work is more critical than ever.We are experiencing an increase in seniors," said Laura Kelsay, Meals That Connect Executive Director. "In San Luis Obispo County, [we] are at about 26% of seniors in o…