The Local Office on Aging continues to strive to fulfill its mission of helping older persons remain independent for as long as possible.



But we can’t do it alone. Your donation today will help fill the plate of services where it is needed most.

• $1,000 enables LOA to help more seniors with Transportation to the doctor, pharmacy, or grocery store.
• $500 to assist one senior with In-Home Care.
• $250 funds Center for Health & Wellness programs.
• $100 gives eligible seniors much needed Legal Assistance.
• $50 provides 5 people with Emergency Services.
• $25 delivers 3 Meals on Wheels, or 2 Diner’s Club lunches.

Who does LOA help? It could be your mother, your neighbor, or it could even be you.



“Thank you for being here for us older people. It is not easy getting old!”

Thanks to everyone who has picked up a gift tag for Be A Santa To A Senior. Please note the following dates: 

December 8: All gifts due back to LOA

December 11-15: All gifts will be delivered.

Volunteers Needed

Hungry seniors in your neighborhood need your help today! Do you have 1-2 hours available, once a week or once a month, to drive Meals on Wheels? We need volunteers to drive Meals on Wheels out of the following delivery locations:



• Northwest Roanoke area: 6 spots open
• Vinton/Southeast Roanoke: 5 spots open
• Williamson Road area of Roanoke: 5 spots open
• South Botetourt: 3 spots open
• Salem: 2 spots open
• South Roanoke: 1 spot open

You could even sign up to be a substitute driver on an as-needed basis! LOA has 12 sites across our area that deliver Meals on Wheels, and we are happy to work with you and your schedule for any site or dates that are convenient for you to volunteer.

• SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
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Questions? Please contact Jason Brooks at 540-345-0451 extension 3023 or by clicking the button below. If you already volunteer, thank you! Please share this information with others who may be interested in helping seniors.

Volunteer Spotlight

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Granted LOA's Wish

Our wish came true! Thank you to the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia and their generous donors. At their 35th anniversary gala, attendees voted on non-profits in our area to have a wish granted. LOA's wish was granted, and we received $1,500 to provide nutritional supplement drinks such as Ensure to seniors in our area! Many of our seniors have extra dietary needs or restrictions that can be met by drinking Ensure, but these supplements can be expensive. We are deeply grateful to the Community Foundation and their donors for helping seniors get the nutrition they need!

Save the Date: Soup for Seniors is Coming in January

LOA's annual canned food drive is coming soon! Join us by holding a canned food collection at your church, school, or business during January. Then deliver your collected food to one of our drop-off sites between January 29-February 4, or to our main collection site the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul on February 5-6. More information is coming soon! If you have any questions, please contact Aimee Lawson at LOA at (540) 345-0451 or by clicking the button below.

HOLIDAY HOURS: Please note that LOA will be closed Friday, December 22, Monday, December 25, and Monday, January 1.

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