We offer information and referrals to resources and services that seniors and their families can utilize. Programs are available to active adults and their families, including multiple senior centers and volunteer opportunities. For more information contact Gregory Gray at 702-229-6690 or email
ggray@lasvegasnevada.gov.
Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting
Watch our January meeting below. Topics included housing and COVID-19 testing in addition to city updates.
Resources
Food Assistance for Clark County Residents Impacted by COVID-19
The Community Food Assistance Program for eligible Clark County residents is provided by the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas. Each order contains approximately 30-40 pounds of assorted, essential food items (starch, protein, fruits, vegetables, etc.). Contents of the food box rotate on a regular basis. If you have specific dietary concerns, please call 702-227-8842 to speak directly to a representative.
Call Center Hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
PICKUP ORDERS: All contactless pickup orders must be picked up at the Culinary Academy Campus located at 710 W. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas, NV, 89030.
Tips To Avoid Scams
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford warns of scams to avoid during this time of vulnerability.
https://youtu.be/Ytx3mWsmwxs
Nextdoor Launches Help Map
Join Nextdoor and learn about their help map to offer help or get help from your neighbors
https://blog.nextdoor.com/2020/03/18/nextdoor-launches-help-map-and-groups-to-bring-neighbors-together/
Helping Hands
Helping Hands of Vegas Valley, 3640 N. 5th St., Suite 140, is giving food to seniors 60+ Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Photo ID required. They are also delivering emergency food bags to housebound senior citizens 60+; call 702-633-7264 to make arrangements.
Three Square
Those 60 years of age and older who need food assistance are encouraged to call 702-765-4030 Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., to speak with a caring advocate to determine which program, service or resource is best for them. Advocates can also assess seniors for SNAP and provide information on nearby pantries that are dedicated to seniors, or home delivery for those in need. You can also visit https://www.threesquare.org/help.
Southern Nevada Health District
The Health District has extended hours for its information line at (702) 759-INFO (4636) for people to ask questions about Coronavirus. The hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Energy Assistance Programs
We encourage seniors to lower costs by entering energy assistance/flex programs for utilities:
Equal Pay/Energy Assistance (NVEnergy)
https://www.nvenergy.com/account-services/payment-and-billing/equal-pay
https://www.nvenergy.com/account-services/assistance-programs/project-reach
Energy Assistance/Flexible Payments (SWGas)
https://www.swgas.com/en/nv-special-programs
State Energy Assistance
https://dwss.nv.gov/Energy/2_Apply_for_Assistance/