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Vermont Farm to Family Program -

households with a member 60+ may be eligible for coupons to buy fresh fruits & veggies at farmers' markets read more

Need food? 500 additional slots now available for Commodity Supplemental Food Program. CSFP is a federal nutrition program that provides $50 of food each month. Click here for eligibility requirements and application

International travel & the older adult health tip read more

Use 3SquaresVT to Purchase Vegetable Seeds & Plants

With spring finally upon us in Vermont, folks are planning their vegetables gardens. Did you know that 3SquaresVT food benefits can be used to buy seeds or plants to grow fruits or vegetables? If you want to grow your own food, your 3SquaresVT benefits can help you get started.

Purchase vegetable or fruit seeds and plants at stores or farmers’ markets that accept EBT cards. For a list of participating stores and markets, and for more information about 3SquaresVT, call 1-800-479-6151, go to www.vermontfoodhelp.com - or you can always call the Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119.

Sen. Sanders Secures Funding for Senior Centers

Sen. Bernie Sanders secures over $110,000 for equipment and recovations for senior centers in central Vermont. Read more

CVCOA Recieves Walmart Foundation Grant Through MOWAA

Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) has been awarded $5700 through a Walmart Foundation grant to the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). The money will provide CVCOA with much-needed meal packaging systems, which are critical to continue serving seniors in our neighborhoods. Click here for more

Take the Pledge to End Senior Hunger

Nearly 6 million seniors face the threat of hunger according to a 2007 research report sponsored by the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). What can you do? Take the Pledge to End Senior Hunger by 2020.

Visit www.mowaa.org/pledge and become one of the 6 million people MOWAA is recruiting to stand up and pledge to do what it takes to end senior hunger. Generate awareness of senior hunger in your community. Make a donation to CVCOA’s Nutrition Program or your local Meals on Wheels program. Become a volunteer driver. Help out in the kitchen preparing meals.

CVCOA encourages you to visit the website and take the pledge. Please click on “I volunteer” or “I work” and complete the form, naming CVCOA or your local mealsite/Meals on Wheels program as the organization you support. Your “pledge” will help in the fight to end hunger, and each signature will help raise funds for CVCOA or your local meal program. Thank you for doing your part “so that no senior goes hungry.”

Betty Ingalls and Ilse Krutak Receive CVCOA 2009 Senior of the Year Award

Betty Ingalls of Hyde Park and Ilse Krutak of Cabot received the 2009 Senior of the Year Award given by Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA). The award was presented as part of the Central Vermont Aging in Place Week event at the Statehouse on Mon., Oct. 5th. Click here to read more...

Attorney General Warns of Debit Card Cell Phone Scam

Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell is warning Vermont consumers not to respond to a call on their cell phones stating that the consumer’s debit or credit card has been deactivated and they need to call an 800 number to reactivate their card. “Responding to this cell phone message could result in identity theft and financial loss,” warned Attorney General Sorrell. Read more...



		News Vermont Farm to Family Program - households with a member 60+ may be eligible for coupons to buy fresh fruits & veggies at farmers' markets read more Need food? 500 additional slots now available for Commodity Supplemental Food Program. CSFP is a federal nutrition program that provides $50 of food each month. Click here for eligibility requirements and application International travel & the older adult health tip read more Use 3SquaresVT to Purchase Vegetable Seeds & Plants With spring finally upon us in Vermont, folks are planning their vegetables gardens. Did you know that 3SquaresVT food benefits can be used to buy seeds or plants to grow fruits or vegetables? If you want to grow your own food, your 3SquaresVT benefits can help you get started. Purchase vegetable or fruit seeds and plants at stores or farmers’ markets that accept EBT cards. For a list of participating stores and markets, and for more information about 3SquaresVT, call 1-800-479-6151, go to www.vermontfoodhelp.com - or you can always call the Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119. Sen. Sanders Secures Funding for Senior Centers Sen. Bernie Sanders secures over $110,000 for equipment and recovations for senior centers in central Vermont. Read more CVCOA Recieves Walmart Foundation Grant Through MOWAA Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) has been awarded $5700 through a Walmart Foundation grant to the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). The money will provide CVCOA with much-needed meal packaging systems, which are critical to continue serving seniors in our neighborhoods. Click here for more Take the Pledge to End Senior Hunger Nearly 6 million seniors face the threat of hunger according to a 2007 research report sponsored by the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). What can you do? Take the Pledge to End Senior Hunger by 2020. Visit www.mowaa.org/pledge and become one of the 6 million people MOWAA is recruiting to stand up and pledge to do what it takes to end senior hunger. Generate awareness of senior hunger in your community. Make a donation to CVCOA’s Nutrition Program or your local Meals on Wheels program. Become a volunteer driver. Help out in the kitchen preparing meals. CVCOA encourages you to visit the website and take the pledge. Please click on “I volunteer” or “I work” and complete the form, naming CVCOA or your local mealsite/Meals on Wheels program as the organization you support. Your “pledge” will help in the fight to end hunger, and each signature will help raise funds for CVCOA or your local meal program. Thank you for doing your part “so that no senior goes hungry.” Betty Ingalls and Ilse Krutak Receive CVCOA 2009 Senior of the Year Award Betty Ingalls of Hyde Park and Ilse Krutak of Cabot received the 2009 Senior of the Year Award given by Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA). The award was presented as part of the Central Vermont Aging in Place Week event at the Statehouse on Mon., Oct. 5th. Click here to read more... Attorney General Warns of Debit Card Cell Phone Scam Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell is warning Vermont consumers not to respond to a call on their cell phones stating that the consumer’s debit or credit card has been deactivated and they need to call an 800 number to reactivate their card. “Responding to this cell phone message could result in identity theft and financial loss,” warned Attorney General Sorrell. Read more...