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Carter Burden Network
Coverage of Carter Burden Network in the Nexus archive.
- ‘BYO Hot Sauce’: Senior Centers Struggle With Mandatory Plant-Based Meals
Since July 2023, senior centers across the city have been required by mandate to serve a plant-based meal weekly. An analysis of service records found that this requirement has caused attendance to drop sharply at some facilities. To combat low turnout, centers like Encore Aging Through Arts Center have successfully implemented workarounds, such as designating 'Bingo Day.'