During the month of March 2024, LOA participated in the national Save Lunch campaign (formerly known as March for Meals) supporting Meals on Wheels programs like ours. Throughout the month of March, LOA joined the nationwide Meals on Wheels network to rally support for this vital service that provides millions of seniors with essential services […]
Soup for Seniors 2024
The annual canned food drive was a “soupendous” success! ROANOKE, Va. (February 16, 2024) – After weighing donations to this year’s Local Office on Aging Soup for Seniors food drive, LOA is humbled to report that our incredible community donated a grand total of 49,271 pounds of shelf-stable food for over 2,800 seniors in need. […]
Keeping Seniors Safe from Scammers
LOA knows “What it Takes” to keep seniors safe from scammers. Our CEO Ron Boyd and Director of Elder Rights Robbie Boyd shared this important information on a recent episode of “What It Takes” with Tom Landon on Blue Ridge PBS. Watch and learn how to protect yourself and those you love from falling prey to the […]
LOA Secures $440,000 Towards Transportation Services for Seniors
The funds helped support the purchase of three new passenger vans and hiring drivers for over 4,000 additional rides. ROANOKE, Va. (September 2023) – The Local Office on Aging was recently granted $440,000 through the Virginia Senate Southwest & Southside Appropriations Bill to support transportation services with a more environmentally sustainable model that will allow […]
LOA Receives AARP Grant
The Local Office on Aging has been awarded a $20,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant in support of the creation of an Outdoor Fitness Area LOA has been selected for a 2023 AARP Community Challenge Grant. The $20,000 grant will support the creation of a new Outdoor Fitness Area at LOA’s Center for Health and Wellness, […]
Medicare Empowerment Through Education
LOA is a certified Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP) location. We are a safe space for insurance counseling where your best interests are prioritized, and you avoid the risk of scams. These services are free and confidential for people 60 and over and their families. […]