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.
About David M SpindelBorn August 31, 1941, David M Spindel grew up in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn and has one older brother and two yournger sisters. His father was a hardworking pharmacist and his mother an ardent schoolteacher. Spindel enjoyed photography as a hobby in high school and then decided to pursue his craft more seriously at Rochester Institute of Technology. He studied with Minor White, Ralph Hattersley, Dr. Richard Zakia, and Robert Bagby, and graduated in 1964.
AARP Arizona released the following statement today, applauding Reps. Tom O’Halleran, Ann Kirkpatrick, Raul Grijalva. Ruben Gallego and Greg Stanton, of the U.S. House of Representatives, for voting to pass H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.
PHOENIX—AARP Arizona State Director Dana Kennedy released the following statement today in response to Advancing Arizona’s citation of AARP in political advertisements targeting Senator Martha McSally. Advancing Arizona also goes by Honest Arizona, according to news reports. Said Kennedy:
There’s no better time to enjoy the cooler temps and join AARP for a tailgate to connect with AARP staff, other members and guests. Get to know us at an ASU game as they take on Oregon for homecoming on November 23. Come by our tailgate and learn more about what AARP is doing right here in Phoenix! There will be games and food for the entire family. Look for the tent with red balloons in the SE corner of Wells Fargo Arena.
AARP in Yavapai County hosted a free Shred-a-Thon for the residents of Chino Valley on Nov 8th, as one way to help people protect themselves against Identity theft. AARP wishes to thank the coordination efforts and help on-site by the Town of Chino Valley (thank you Scott!) and the AZ Rangers, who provided necessary traffic control at the event. With 130 cars visiting the Shred event, and with AARP paying for the cost of the shredding as a community service, 8000 lbs of documents were shredded on-site by the Sir Speedy shredding truck. Thank you, Chino Valley residents, for visiting this inaugural AARP free Shred-a-thon in Chino! It is AARP’s pleasure to help the CV residents fight ID theft in the community!