News About Aging

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) will begin distributing Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) vouchers July 13, 2020. In previous years, vouchers were typically distributed each summer through PCA’s N. Broad St. headquarters and via select distribution sites. However, this year, vouchers will only be distributed by mail to comply with COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. […]

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is continuing to provide meals through its Grab & Go meal sites operating out of senior centers. This is especially important now as many older adults remain affected by the closure of grocery stores in the wake of recent civil unrest. While senior centers remain closed to participants through the […]

In the wake of the protests and demonstrations happening throughout the city, a number of grocery stores and pharmacies have been closed due to damage from looting. The result has left many consumers looking for a new place to shop – or worse, with no resource in their neighborhood. Many of these damaged stores have […]

Our Meal Distribution Center is doing an excellent job of delivering meals to more than 4,500 older Philadelphians in need each week. To brighten the days of meal recipients, we would also like to share messages of hope. That’s where you come in! We’re asking Philadelphians to create short, hand-written notes and/or hand-drawn pictures to include in future meal deliveries.

In response to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the city of Philadelphia and other agencies have made resources available to older Philadelphians to stay safe, healthy and informed.

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is committed to our continuity of services during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the face of adversity, we are working hard to meet the needs of Philadelphia’s most vulnerable citizens, like the thousands of people who benefit from our home-delivered meals program. That’s something that PCA President & CEO Holly Lange takes […]

Due to issues beyond our control associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Meal Distribution Center (MDC) had to unexpectedly and suddenly close operations on Wednesday, March 18. No deliveries were made that day. We are in the process of catching up on deliveries with the help of volunteer drivers and staff. Due to this situation, the MDC is operating under emergency management procedures.

The most important aspect to remember in eating for heart health is balance.

We all know we need to eat – and drink – to live. But how much or how little is “recommended?”