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As the federal government shutdown persists and SNAP benefits are due to run out tomorrow, we know that seniors and families around the state and community partners are anxious and scrambling to ensure that Missouri seniors do not go hungry and isolated. Please check out and share the resources below with those who are impacted…

For thousands of elderly Missourians, the federal government shutdown has moved past being an inconvenience and is now an impending crisis. The funding lapse directly threatens the existence of home-delivered meal programs and the crucial safety services provided by our Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). We are talking about seniors who rely on this daily…

Share your thoughts on aging in Missouri! Public comment is now open on Missouri’s proposed Master Plan on Aging. In January 2023, Missouri launched the planning process for an historic Master Plan on Aging to prepare Missouri for the unprecedented aging population. For the past 2 1/2 years, over 10,000 Missourians have shared insights and…

Thanks again to USAging for the honor of winning the top Innovation award. ma4 is proud to have been selected for the the top innovation award from USAging in July, 2024. USAging released a new video series highlighting ma4’s project as well as other winners in their 2024 Innovation and Achievement Awards Showcase. Watch the…

Home-delivered Medicaid meals provide essential nutrition and support to Missouri’s most vulnerable homebound older adults and adults with disabilities. This meal program is a crucial investment in their well-being, preventing costly and often unwanted placement in nursing homes. However, years of underfunding have created a severe crisis. The current Medicaid reimbursement rate ($6.21) fails to cover…

Thank you to our tireless advocates! We did it! Because of you, today the Missouri Legislature has passed the FY 2025 Supplemental Budget —  in record time. Your passionate advocacy made all the difference. You understood the urgency, you spoke up for our seniors, and our legislators listened. This historic speed—the fastest Supplemental  passage ever—shows just…

By March 14, Congress must either pass a final FY 2025 spending package or another continuing resolution (CR) to avoid a government shutdown. The last action Congress took on their appropriations bills was last summer, when the House bill proposed major cuts to critical OAA programs and modest increases to others, while the Senate bill…