Despite sustained efforts, malnutrition continues to affect a significant proportion of Armenia’s most vulnerable groups, including the poor and the elderly. FAR has been conducting an elderly nutrition assistance program since 1995 to address the issue. FAR food kitchens provide nutritious free meals to all beneficiaries on every working day of the week

Three FAR soup kitchens serving up to 500 elderly beneficiaries in Berd, Gyumri and Yerevan do not have enough kitchenware to keep up with the volume. This is why we decided to start by helping the Bard soup kitchen replace their used kitchenware with high-grade pots, pans, and other utensils as well as an energy-efficient electric oven. The newly re-equipped soup kitchen can now continue its mission of providing a measure of dignity and respect to the elder folks of Berd with daily nutritious meals.