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Meals on Wheels America Leads National Advocacy Effort in Washington, D.C.

May 9, 2026 SrSupport Comments Off

Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Meals on Wheels America Leads National Advocacy Effort in Washington, D.C., to Increase Federal Funding for Senior Nutrition Programs In Honor of Older Americans Month, National Organization Coordinated Advocacy Day with Local Providers Focused on Urging Congress to Increase Investment in the Older Americans Act Key Facts: Meals on Wheels America welcomed 27 local providers […]

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Arizona SNAP Support

November 7, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

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Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Arizona Secretary of State and Local First Arizona Launch Website Promoting Businesses Helping Arizonans Affected by SNAP Pause Why This Matters – The Issue On November 1, 2025, the federal government shutdown will result in a pause in SNAP benefits for eligible Arizonans. The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) has confirmed it will be unable to […]

Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement on Order in SNAP Benefits Case

October 31, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

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Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement after a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts issued an order finding that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) must use its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) contingency funds to fund the program during the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Court also […]

Attorney General Mayes Demands Answers from Trump Administration on SNAP Funding Due to Lapse at End of Month

October 25, 2025 SrSupport Comments Off

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Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes and 22 other attorneys general today sent a letter to the Secretary of the USDA Brooke Rollins demanding clarity and additional information on how USDA plans to proceed after alerting states that funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may lapse in the near future because of the ongoing federal government […]

ICS Set to Begin 2023-24 Free Produce Giveaway Season

November 24, 2023 SrSupport Comments Off

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Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! From November through May, Interfaith Community Services coordinates Free Produce Giveaways at local sites around Tucson. Staffed by volunteers from local business and faith community members, these giveaways ensure that rescued produce and other food items get to those who can use them. Everyone is welcome to stop by and pick up this produce provided […]

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Arizona Commodity Senior Food Program (CSFP)

November 17, 2023 SrSupport Comments Off

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Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! The Commodity Senior Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income persons who are at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with a monthly package of nutritious food at no cost. CSFP foods are purchased by the state from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) […]

Benefit Amounts will change for October 2023 following the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment to Nutrition Assistance

October 25, 2023 SrSupport Comments Off

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Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! The Nutrition Assistance Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) changes income eligibility standards, NA allotments, and deductions. Due to the COLA, the benefit amounts that households receive in October are changing. Notices have been issued to households with the new benefit amounts. For more information, please see the FFY 2024 COLA Updates on the What’s Changed page in the […]

Arizona’s Best Senior Centers by County: What They Offer and How to Join

May 28, 2026 Comments Off

Counties and Communities Covered in This Guide This guide covers senior centers and aging services across Arizona’s major counties. If you are not sure which county you live in, find your city or town below. Maricopa County — Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, Sun City, Sun City West, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Carefree, […]

Why Colorectal Screening Could Save Your Life — A Guide for Seniors

May 28, 2026 Comments Off

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and adults over 65 face more than double the incidence rate of younger adults. The good news is that this is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers we know of — when it is caught early. The bad news is that roughly one in […]

Beating the Arizona Heat: A Senior Safety Guide for Summer 2026

May 27, 2026 Comments Off

Arizona is one of the hottest places on earth from May through September, and for older adults the danger is not abstract. In Maricopa County alone, 427 people died from heat-related causes in 2025, following 608 deaths in 2024 and a record-setting 645 in 2023. Statewide, more than 4,320 heat-related deaths have been recorded since 2013. While those numbers have […]

Banner Health report shows Arizona research driving national medical innovation

May 27, 2026 Comments Off

Milestones in Research details 1,300 clinical and translational research studies, FDA-approved heart device, landmark Alzheimer’s prevention work PHOENIX (May 26, 2026) – Banner Health’s $80.5 million research enterprise delivered breakthrough treatments to Arizona patients in 2025 while advancing wide-ranging therapies toward FDA approval, according to the organization’s annual Milestones in Research report released today. Operating 1,300 clinical and translational studies […]

How to Apply for ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System): A Step-by-Step Guide

May 26, 2026 Comments Off

If you or a family member needs long-term care in Arizona — whether that means in-home support, assisted living, memory care, or nursing home placement — the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) may cover most or all of the cost. ALTCS (pronounced “all-tecks”) is Arizona’s Medicaid program for long-term care, and it’s one of the most valuable benefits available […]

Chairman Rick Scott Recognizes May as ‘Older Americans Month’ Following Unanimous Senate Vote

May 21, 2026 Comments Off

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and committee member Senator Mark Kelly celebrated the unanimous passage of a bipartisan resolution designating May 2026 as “Older Americans Month.” This bill emphasizes the importance and leadership of older individuals, recognizing their value in strengthening communities across the United States. The resolution is cosponsored […]

Meals on Wheels America Leads National Advocacy Effort in Washington, D.C.

May 9, 2026 Comments Off

Meals on Wheels America Leads National Advocacy Effort in Washington, D.C., to Increase Federal Funding for Senior Nutrition Programs In Honor of Older Americans Month, National Organization Coordinated Advocacy Day with Local Providers Focused on Urging Congress to Increase Investment in the Older Americans Act Key Facts: Meals on Wheels America welcomed 27 local providers from 20 states in Washington, […]

Excessive Napping May Be a Warning Sign of Underlying or Developing Health Conditions in Older Adults

May 7, 2026 Comments Off

A Mass General Brigham prospective cohort study of older adults found that excessive napping, especially in the morning, was associated with higher mortality rates. Results signal a clinical opportunity to track health conditions and prevent decline. New research reveals that as people age, naps may be an easily trackable warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health. A new study […]

Schakowsky, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Expand Home Care, Strengthen Care Workforce

May 1, 2026 Comments Off

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) on Wednesday introduced the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Access Act, legislation to expand access to home and community-based care for older adults and people with disabilities while strengthening the caregiving workforce nationwide. “Older adults and people with disabilities deserve to live with dignity and age in place. Yet the […]