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Washoe County Senior Services
Events and Announcements
775-328-2575
Events and Announcements
775-328-2575
Medicare Improvements for Patients and
Providers Act (MIPPA)
Providers Act (MIPPA)
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act provides funding to help
Medicare beneficiaries apply for two valuable benefits:
Medicare beneficiaries apply for two valuable benefits:
1. Low Income Subsidy "Extra Help" - provides assistance to Medicare Part D beneficiaries in paying for their monthly prescription drug costs.
2. Medicare Savings Programs - available through the state Medicaid agency, helps consumers with low income pay for their Medicare premiums.
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Senior Services Monthly Food Pantry
Gross Maximum Income --1 person - $1,245 per month;
2 people - $1,681 per month
Must be 60 or older (or have spouse 60+)
Two bags per household, First 300 participants only
ID and Proof of Income ARE REQUIRED
Distribution is the Third Tuesday each month beginning at 9:00 am.
Limited to the first 300 people
Only at the Reno Senior Center, 1155 E. 9th Street
Gross Maximum Income --1 person - $1,245 per month;
2 people - $1,681 per month
Must be 60 or older (or have spouse 60+)
Two bags per household, First 300 participants only
ID and Proof of Income ARE REQUIRED
Distribution is the Third Tuesday each month beginning at 9:00 am.
Limited to the first 300 people
Only at the Reno Senior Center, 1155 E. 9th Street
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USDA Commodity Food
Maximum Income --1 person - $1,436.25 per month;
2 people - $1,938.75 per month
Must be 60 or older (or have spouse 60+)
Distribution will be on the first Thursday
of odd numbered months,
8:00 am until 10:00 am
(Or until commodities are gone, whichever comes first.)
Reno Senior Center Multipurpose Room
1155 E. 9th Street, Reno
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Misrepresentation of need, sale or exchange, receiving from more than one agency
during a TEFAP distribution month or misuse of USDA commodities is prohibited
and could result in a fine, imprisonment, or both.
"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. department of Agriculture policy,
this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability."
during a TEFAP distribution month or misuse of USDA commodities is prohibited
and could result in a fine, imprisonment, or both.
"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. department of Agriculture policy,
this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability."
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SNAP Outreach
(Food Stamps)
Monthly Workshop at the Washoe County Senior Center
1155 E. 9th St., Reno
Third Tuesday each month 8:30 - 10:00 AM
You will need to bring the following info (we have the applications) - Identification & Social Security numbers; paycheck stubs or employer statement; proof of other income (includes Social Security, VA, alimony, pensions); current lease, rental agreement or mortgage statement; current utility expenses; court ordered child support expenses
For more information, call the Northern Nevada Food Bank
775-331-3663
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(Food Stamps)
Monthly Workshop at the Washoe County Senior Center
1155 E. 9th St., Reno
Third Tuesday each month 8:30 - 10:00 AM
You will need to bring the following info (we have the applications) - Identification & Social Security numbers; paycheck stubs or employer statement; proof of other income (includes Social Security, VA, alimony, pensions); current lease, rental agreement or mortgage statement; current utility expenses; court ordered child support expenses
For more information, call the Northern Nevada Food Bank
775-331-3663
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Food Truck (CSFP)
Third Thursday of each month 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
775-331-3663
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
775-331-3663
Maximum Income -- 1 person - $1,245, 2 people - $1,681
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