Lake County Council on Aging

(440) 205-8111
8520 East Ave, Mentor, OH 44060
9:00-4:30 Monday-Friday

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Lake County Council on Aging joins Meals on Wheels America and Subaru of America, Inc. in Sharing the Love this Holiday Season

[November 15, 2023 - Mentor, OH] – The Lake County Council on Aging is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2023 Subaru Share the Love Event.  As part of a national partnership with Meals on Wheels America, Subaru of America, Inc. and its retailers will donate a minimum of $300 to charity, like Meals on Wheels, for every new vehicle leased or sold from November 16, 2023, to January 2, 2024. Since the Subaru Share the ...
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LCCOA Offers ADDITIONAL Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program Coupons

The Lake County Council on Aging has received a LIMITED amount of additional SFMNP coupons. The SFMNP is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Ohio  Department of Aging (ODA) and the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) and provides limited income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods at area farmers’ markets. The purpose of this program is to improve the nutritional health of seniors with limited income and to increase business for ...
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Lake County Council on Aging Offers Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program Coupons

The Lake County Council on Aging will once again be a distribution agent for the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The SFMNP is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) and the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) and provides limited income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods at area farmers’ markets. The purpose of this program is to improve the nutritional health of seniors with limited ...
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2023 Clean Inspection Award

Congratulations to the Wickliffe and Madison nutrition sites for receiving the 2023 Clean Inspection Award from the Lake County General Health District for zero critical violations, no repeat violations, no foodborne illness reports in 2022! The staff and volunteers are dedicated to providing the best quality and service to the seniors served in Meals on Wheels and in the Lunch Place! The Madison site coordinator, Glynnis Fox, and kitchen aide, Barb Henderson, are pictured with their award. Wickliffe staff was ...
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Senior Day at the Mall Returns May 17

Outstanding Senior Awards to be presented to 18 individuals Mentor, OH:    After a three-year hiatus, Senior Day at the Mall is back!  Partner members of the Senior Services Levy Committee are proud to announce that the event will return to Great Lakes Mall on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Presenting sponsor for the event is the Cleveland Clinic.  Main sponsors include the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging and Mentor Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. Each year in May, we recognize ...
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March for Meals Returns to Great Lakes Mall March 18!

Council on Aging to raise funds for Meals on Wheels The Lake County Council on Aging (LCCoA) has announced that its annual fundraiser, “March for Meals” will take place on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Great Lakes Mall in Mentor.  March for Meals is a month-long, nationwide celebration of “Meal on Wheels” and the essential service it provides our senior neighbors to remain healthy and independent at home. We continue to experience an increase in the demand for our ...
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Need for Meals on Wheels Drivers and Kitchen Help!

The Lake County Council on Aging’s “Meals on Wheels” program is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver meals and volunteers to assist in the kitchen packing meals. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to deliver meals or help in the kitchen at least one day per week. The need for volunteers is Monday – Friday with Immediate openings in Painesville and Wickliffe. Every weekday, kitchen volunteers are needed for 3 to 4 hours in the morning starting ...
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Heating Assistance Available

Heating Assistance Available - Application Deadline: May 31, 2023 The Ohio Department of Development and the Lake County Council on Aging want to remind senior citizens in Ohio that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills. Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, the benefit can help manage heating costs. Senior citizens ...
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Senior Services Levy Issue 5 Passes

Voters of Lake County show great support to seniors once again We wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to the voters of Lake County for your support of the Senior Services Levy, Issue 5.  Passage of the levy reflects the community’s commitment and sense of responsibility to its senior population and ensures continued critical services to keep seniors safe in their own homes. Issue 5 passed with 75% voter approval, one of the highest ratings since it first appeared ...
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Lake County Council on Aging joins Meals on Wheels America and Subaru of America, Inc. in Sharing the Love this Holiday Season

The Lake County Council on Aging is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2022 Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America – one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign. From November 17, 2022, through January 3, 2023, Subaru of America will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased to the customer's choice of participating charities. “Support from partners like Subaru is ...
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