Department gets $51,200 grant
The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities has been awarded a $51,200 grant to expand its Information and Assistance Program to reach and serve more seniors, disabled people and their caregivers, the county announced Monday.
The program, an outreach and referral system, will get a new phone system and a yearlong public information campaign through the Maryland Access Point grant, from the state Department of Aging.
Information: 410-222-1288.
Coupons are good at farmers' markets
Farmers' market coupons are available this summer for seniors age 60 and older who meet income eligibility guidelines.
Seniors must provide proof or enrollment in an assistance program.
A proxy form will be available for seniors who are allowed the benefit, but need a caregiver or family member to shop for them.
Sign-ups are available at Department of Aging and Disabilities' offices at 2666 Riva Road, Suite 400 in Annapolis, and 7320 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie.
The discount coupons are good for produce at all six county farmers markets or at authorized markets throughout Maryland.
Information: 410-222-4464 or 410-222-6707.