PUBLIC NOTICE
As AASC prepares for the FY 2026-27 Area Plan and Budget and obtains public input, we are sharing that the approved FY 2025-26 Area Plan is available for review as well. To obtain a copy of the FY 25-26 Area Plan, reach out to either Brian Beck, CEO, or Carolyn Counts, CFO, at 276-964-4915 or by email at [email protected].
Public Notice
Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens will receive public comment on the proposed Area Plan for Aging Services for FY 2026-27. A 30-Day Public Comment Period will begin on Friday, June 26 and end on Sunday, July 26. In addition, a public hearing will be held prior to AASC’s regularly scheduled Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday, July 9 at 12:00 PM. The hearing will be take place at AASC’s central office, 216 College Ridge Road, Cedar Bluff, VA, located in the Wardell Industrial Park. To obtain information regarding the Area Plan and/or to submit public comments, contact CEO Brian Beck or CFO Carolyn Counts by: telephone at 276-964-4915; or email at [email protected].
Home Delivery Meals Bid
UPDATE: The submission deadline for bids related to the Home Delivered Meals Program has been extended. The original deadline of May 29, 2026, has been changed to June 5, 2026. All bid submissions must be received by the close of business on June 5, 2026.
Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens is seeking proposals for Home-Delivered Nutrition for frozen meals and shelf-stable meals. The contract for frozen and shelf-stable meals may be awarded to separate vendors, so bid accordingly.
Vendor selection will be based on the ability to meet Dietary Reference Intakes specifications, price, delivery schedule, food quality, taste and packaging, number of years in business with at least five years minimum required to bid, and verifiable references. Price will be taken into consideration, but it is not the sole determining factor. Specifications for bids, and the terms and conditions of the resulting contract shall comply with service standards as established by the Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services.
Click Here to Download Bid. Thank you!
BID-HDM-2026Four County Transit is Seeking Four Proposals for 2026 – Update
Four County Transit is Seeking Four Proposals For 2026:
AASC receives Meals on Wheels America grant to expand services for local seniors
Funding supports efforts to ‘End the Wait’ for older adults
Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens has received $149,000 in grant funding from Meals on Wheels America through the national organization’s 2026 Meeting Unmet Need initiative, which supports local providers working to address senior hunger and isolation.
The funding is part of $6 million in grants distributed by Meals on Wheels America to community-based providers nationwide, helping programs expand services and reach more older adults in need.
“This grant will make a meaningful difference for seniors in our community,” said AASC CEO Brian Beck. “With this support, we will be able to eliminate all 55 individuals currently on our waiting list for home-delivered meals, as well as making sure additional older adults receive the nutritious meals and connection they need to live safely and independently.”
AASC serves homebound older adults in Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell and Tazewell counties with home-delivered meals, but demand for Meals on Wheels services continues to grow as more older adults face food insecurity and social isolation.
Through the Meeting Unmet Need initiative, Meals on Wheels America awarded $6 million in grants to 22 local providers nationwide, helping expand meal delivery, increase program capacity and reduce waitlists in communities across the country.
“Across the country, Meals on Wheels providers are working tirelessly to meet the growing needs of older adults in their communities,” said Ellie Hollander, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels America. “Through our Meeting Unmet Need initiative, we are investing in local programs so they can expand their reach and ensure more seniors receive the nutritious meals, human connection and support they need to live safely and independently.”
The grants are expected to help local providers deliver meals and services to an estimated 4,000 to 6,000 additional seniors nationwide.
Meals on Wheels America’s Meeting Unmet Need initiative is part of the organization’s broader effort to End the Wait™, a national campaign aimed at ensuring every senior who needs Meals on Wheels services can receive them.
To learn more about Appalachian Agency and how you can help support local seniors, call 276-964-4915 or visit aasc.org