Older Americans Act Archives

Federal Senior Nutrition Programs Turn 50. Let’s Keep Them Fortified.

The federal law providing seniors with nutritional services turns half a century old today. In 1972, the Congregate Meals program was added to the Older Americans Act (OAA) providing seniors in need with food in community settings.

NCPSSM2022-03-22T14:20:08-04:00March 22nd, 2022|Categories: Congress, Meals on Wheels, Older Americans, Older Americans Act|

Delivering Meals on Wheels With Dad Deepened My Appreciation for the Program

The author's father, Cliff Adcock (R), readies to deliver Meals on Wheels to seniors in Escondido, CA By Dan Adcock At

NCPSSM2018-05-12T21:03:32-04:00April 23rd, 2018|Categories: Max Richtman, Meals on Wheels, Mick Mulvaney, Older Americans Act|

Congress Deflects President’s Budget Ax on Seniors’ Programs

In a rare victory for seniors, the passage of the FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations bill in Congress increases funding for several programs that

NCPSSM2018-11-08T11:13:16-04:00March 23rd, 2018|Categories: Budget, Congress, Older Americans Act, Social Security, Social Security Administration (SSA)|