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.
Thank you for your interest in the AARP Tennessee Speakers Bureau. Our volunteer speakers provide free presentations both virtually and in person, addressing the issues that matter to Tennesseans. At this time, we are accepting requests for both virtual and in-person presentations.
From a double-decker bus tour through Manhattan, landmark light-ups from Times Square to Niagara Falls, to pizza shop conversations across the state, AARP New York brought Social Security’s impact to life