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Office for the Aging expands accessible rides; 'veggie' van to begin and coupons available in July
Summary
The county's Office for the Aging said it is expanding accessible transportation, preparing a 'veggie van' that will start service soon, and will distribute veggie coupons in July; staff also noted World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was June 15.
Gabe Smalt, director of the Office for the Aging, said the office is expanding accessible transportation services and that "the veggie van is getting ready to start. Veggie coupons will be available in July." He also noted that World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was June 15.
The office's expansion of accessible transport and the launch of the veggie van are described as programmatic improvements intended to increase food access for older residents. No new budget appropriation was adopted at the meeting; staff updates described operational steps toward roll‑out.
