Thomasville Community Development Corporation Helps Tackle Senior Health With Plant-Based Diet Options

By: Layan Abu Tarboush - WTXL-TV
Jul 24, 2025 9:40 AM ET
Campaign: Drawdown Georgia
Plant-based additions to senior meal
Photo Credit: Layan Abu Tarboush - WTXL-TV

A new plant-based food program is helping Thomasville, Georgia seniors manage chronic illnesses through free meals, health screenings, and community support.

Fifty seniors are served weekly with four free plant-based meals. Health data is tracked through A1C, glucose, and BMI testing, and the program powered locally by local farms, chefs, and labs.

The program is one of several new programs that Thomasville Community Development Corporation is able to implement as recipients of a two-year grant ($100,000 this year) from Drawdown Georgia.

Watch the video here.

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