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AARP Arkansas

Redefining and improving life for Arkansans 50+
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.
Contact info for AARP Arkansas and staff
How to sign up to become a new AARP Arkansas volunteer.
AARP Arkansas presents a special event designed to honor and empower caregivers. Come away armed with resources and a community.
Read all about it in our latest newsletter.
Each month, AARP Arkansas sends out a fraud fighter text message that links to these tips. Stay scam aware and one step ahead of the con artists.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
Congratulations to the 2024 AARP Arkansas Community Challenge Grant Winners.
We’re giving Congress 100+ reasons to prioritize a tax credit for family caregivers in the first 100 days of the new presidency.
Women's History Month provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on the strides women have made, including the evolution of women's voting rights.
State Office news and events from the second quarter of 2024.
AARP has awarded three Community Challenge grants to make neighborhoods in Arkansas more livable and accessible.
When a group of older residents went to the Little Rock mayor for help after losing access to a swimming pool in 2017, little did they know the city was also about to lose its only senior center. That will soon be addressed.
Susie Marks built her career in advocacy. But even when she’s off the clock, she’s still an advocate, volunteering for AARP as it champions issues at the Arkansas State Legislature.
More than half of Arkansas’ private-sector workers lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan, putting them at risk of financial insecurity.
In case anybody’s asking, Derotha McIntosh has the answer: Yes, Black Santa Claus is real.
Odessa Darrough is the new volunteer state president for AARP Arkansas, advocating for the state’s more than 270,000 members.
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About AARP Arkansas
Contact Information and more from your state office. Learn what we are doing to champion social change and help you live your best life.