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The South Carolina Department of Social Services is bringing back the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program on June 1. It offers seniors checks to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers markets, roadside stands and mobile markets.
To apply, seniors must go to a designated distribution site in the county where they live, complete an application and show photo identification. If approved, participants will receive the checks the same day. Applications will be accepted and checks distributed on a first-come, first-served basis within each county.
Residents can find distribution locations by county through SCDSS’s program information.
The ElderCare Trust Fund awards grants to non-profit organizations that create innovative programs to help older adults live in dignity in their homes, avoiding institutionalization. To contribute to the fund, check the box on line 28 of the state income tax form.
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The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) is seeking qualified individuals interested in serving on the South Carolina Advisory Council on Aging. Council members must be South Carolina citizens with an interest in and knowledge of issues impacting older adults. Individuals interested in serving are encouraged to complete the application and provide a brief statement explaining their interest in serving on the Council. Click the link below to access the application.
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The University of South Carolina College of Social Work is partnering with local organizations and offices to bring easy-to-understand and accessible informat ion to help older adults and caregivers...