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.
AARP Kentucky recently appointed Madison County resident Gary W. Adkins—a former assistant commonwealth’s attorney and U.S. Army veteran—as the organization’s new volunteer state president.
Gary W. Adkins, volunteer state president delivers remarks on proposed Committee Substitute before Senate Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor Committee
We celebrate Black History Month with our volunteers and new friends. The 2024 theme, “Amplifying Artists of Every Age” featured both well-known local artists and musicians.
Senate Committee members urged to vote “No” on House Bill 367 as drafted. AARP Kentucky calls for amendments preserving SNAP benefit access and existing broad-based categorical eligibility for food insecure Kentuckians.
Kentuckians will cast their ballots for candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and for the state legislature on primary day, Tuesday, May 21.
2024 General Assembly legislative resources for volunteers and grassroots activists. Take action and support the needs of Kentuckians 50-plus in Frankfort.
The 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program is currently open and accepting applications through Wednesday, March 6, at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT. The Community Challenge grant program is part of the nationwide AARP Livable Communities initiative, which helps cities, towns, villages and rural areas become great places to live for residents of all ages.