As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Public spaces, transportation and housing improvements will be funded through AARP's 2025 Community Challenges grants, which awarded $105,500 to eight Arizona groups.
AARP Arizona selected George Macedon for his remarkable service, which has greatly benefited his community, reflected AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers.
Ann Cox loves to volunteer. For the past few years, the 71-year-old retired schoolteacher has volunteered to help at free AARP movie screenings, breakfast networking events, caregiving workshops and shred-a-thons, where people bring sensitive documents like credit card statements for shredding.
Arizona officials, AARP and health care providers are encouraging residents to get flu shots as soon as possible. The annual vaccination is even more important this year, to prevent further strain on a health care system already struggling with the coronavirus pandemic.
AARP knows we’re all trying to do our best to embrace our differences. To help with this journey, we’ve partnered with Cultural and Career Strategist Derek Young and the National Museum for African-American Music for a 2-part series to talk about the part we all play in creating and cultivating equitable relationships and how music can help bring us together.