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.
Start the new year on the right foot with AARP Oklahoma-sponsored First Day Hikes at 14 Oklahoma state parks on New Year’s Day. This nationwide tradition, launched by state park systems, encourages people to begin the year with healthy outdoor activities and to keep the momentum going all year long.
Join the movement to make Anchorage a city for all ages! Age-Friendly Anchorage, sponsored by AARP Alaska, is a volunteer-powered effort to ensure everyone—no matter their age or ability—can live, work, play, and thrive in our community.
AARP Idaho has assembled finance and aging experts to discuss ways older residents can avoid being targets of fraud. For more information about the speakers and how to register click HERE.
Seven Oklahoma groups received 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $66,550, for projects that make neighborhoods more livable for all residents.
To prepare voters for the upcoming election, AARP Wyoming is offering on its website a video series featuring interviews with more than five dozen state legislative candidates.
Learn how to stay ahead of criminals with a free bimonthly webinar series that delves into everything from artificial intelligence to cryptocurrency to romance scams.
RetireReady NJ is a new state-administered retirement savings program for private-sector workers who don’t have access to an employer-sponsored plan, such as a 401(k).
AARP Massachusetts is hosting a four-part online caregiving series on Tuesdays in November. The events are geared toward caregivers but free and open to all.
Monmouth and Independence both joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities within the past year. Oregon now has 13 communities in the network.