HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM)---More than 200 Chemung County residents aged 60 and older picked up free lunches today during a drive-through picnic hosted by the Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care.

The seniors could sit in their cars while volunteers handed them the bags of food.

"It's easier for them, they can take their lunch and then our goal is to encourage socialization, obviously, and we're always encouraging people to find a local park in Chemung County," said Beth Stranges, Department of Aging and Long Term Care Director.

The bags that were handed out were full of information and items that the seniors might need.

"In the bags that everybody received this year, we at the Department of Aging received some medication disposal bags, which we find really important for

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