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San Antonio nonprofit provides groceries, community to older adults in isolation
By Japhanie Gray, Misael Gomez, Tommy Namphong at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
A San Antonio faith-based nonprofit is working around the clock to make sure older adults in our community are not forgotten. King’s Compassion started about 15 years ago in the home of Robert and Rose Reyes. The couple was inspired to dedicate their lives to low-income, homebound older adults to...
Key takeaway “Seniors are 110% of federal poverty, which is around $1,468 a month,” Rose Reyes said.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The work of King's Compassion in San Antonio's higher poverty areas, such as the 78207 zip code, brings attention to the significant disparities in income and resources available to older adults in the city. With the average income of seniors served by the organization being less than $900 a month, it's clear that many are struggling to make ends meet. The fact that King's Compassion provides not only groceries but also essential items like paper products, laundry items, and toiletries, which cannot be purchased with food stamps, highlights the depth of need in these communities. As the population of older adults in the US is expected to surpass that of children by 2034, the efforts of King's Compassion and other similar organizations will become increasingly crucial in addressing the unique challenges faced by this demographic in San Antonio, particularly in areas with high poverty rates.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A San Antonio faith-based nonprofit is working around the clock to make sure older adults in our community are not forgotten. King’s Compassion started about 15 years ago in the home of Robert and Rose Reyes. The couple was inspired to dedicate their lives to low-income, homebound older adults to...
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