Hunger Task Force provides food to elderly community members as part of National Senior Citizens Day

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Wednesday is National Senior Citizens Day, and one hometown nonprofit celebrated by continuing its efforts to feed the elderly. 

Each month, thousands of low-income seniors receive a stock box of supplementary food. 

They're filled with cereal, milk, cheese, meat, vegetables and more. 

Hunger Task Force volunteers make pick-up easy for seniors who just have to drive up to get the boxes. 

We spoke with one woman who says the boxes fill a nutritional gap she wouldn't be able to meet by herself. 

"It saves me over $100 a month in groceries," said Joan Canfield. "They have broccoli here that they harvested today, and I like to steam it. I love fresh fruits and vegetables; I am very health-minded, and it makes a big difference in the Social Security budget."

To qualify for a stock box, seniors must be 60 years old or over and meet income requirements.