Our Mission and Goal
Our mission is to assist elderly people of Hardy County in identifying and effectively developing their skills, potential abilities and personal resources so they may continue to live an independent, purposeful, safe and healthy lifestyle in their own home. This has been our goal since 1973, and we do not plan on stopping anytime soon. In order for our programs to continue we rely on state funding and donations in our community. We strive to ensure that the aging population maintains a level of independence, so they are able to stay in their own homes. One way that we are able to achieve this goal is by providing hot nutritious meals to seniors in Hardy County.
Hardy County Committee on Aging’s goal is to feed every senior in the Hardy County area with the intention of everyone maintaining a level of independence so that they are able to stay and live in their homes for as long as possible. We strive to promote not only good nutrition through meals and education tools, but also a level of socialization. To make sure that everyone who comes here for a
meal is fed and understands that we will help as much as we can.
The Reason Our Agency is Important
The purpose of every program that we provide is to promote a level of independence for the aging population of Hardy County.
The nutrition program is to reduce hunger and food insecurity while promoting socialization, still maintaining a level of independence in the senior community in Hardy County. This program supports and encourages healthy nutrition. Promoting overall well-being for the aging citizens that participate.
The in-home service program is to encourage an independent lifestyle for the aging population while enabling them to stay in their homes as long as possible.
Weekly Menu 10/21/24 -10/25/24
Monday the 4th – BBQ Riblet on a Bun, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, & Pears
Tuesday the 5th – Chicken A-La King with Biscuit, Broccoli, Peas and Carrots, & Peaches
Wednesday the 6th – Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Corn, Green Beans, & Mandarin Oranges Thursday the 7th – Sloppy Joe, French Fries, Spinach Cottage Cheese, & Applesauce Friday the 8th — Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Macaroni Salad, Beets, & Fruit Cocktail
Important Lunch Announcement
This Friday November 1 st will be a “Free Meal Friday” sponsored by Hardy Telecommunications. All seniors eat free! Hope to see everyone here Friday. The menu is Pork Chop, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, & Peaches.
Important Information About the Nutrition Program
3 ways to participate in the nutrition program are listed below…
1 . Congregate (Dine-ln Meal) meals are served Monday through Friday at 12 p.m. This is for seniors that are able to make it to the center. These meals are served Monday— Friday at noon at Hardy County Senior Center. You do not need to call the center to eat this meal. Just come into the center by 12 p.m. Monday – Friday. We encourage all seniors to come have lunch because this is a great social opportunity for everyone.
2 Grab & Go, this is for seniors that would like a meal and are still able to drive. These meals are available for anyone that can drive but might not want to come to eat. How to get one is to call the office by 9:30 on the day you wish to pick up a meal. Lunch is available for pick up between
3 Home Delivered is for home bound seniors. This meal is available for anyone who has trouble leaving their home. Meals are delivered 3 days a week depending on the route. If changes have to be made to your delivery, we ask that you call the office by 9:30 on the day of your scheduled delivery.
Anyone under 60 is welcome to come to enjoy a lunch at the center at the cost of $7.00 per meal.
If you have any questions about the difference between Congregate (eat at the center), Grab & Go, or Home Delivered Meals please stop at 409 Spring Ave. Moorefield WV 26852 or call 304-5302256. We are here to help answer any questions.
Donation Information- With the new update of the suggested donation please understand that these prices are a suggestion, NOT a requirement. Participants 60 years and older that are registered under the nutrition program are not required to pay but are encouraged to donate. With the aging population growing every day it is extremely important that we are able to feed the aging population. The nutrition programs rely heavily on donations from participating seniors as well as everyone in the community. We do have a suggested donation chart available for anyone who has questions. Please stop by our office or contact us at 304-530-2256.
Services HCCOA Offers
If anyone 60 years of age or older has any questions about what benefits options they have please call our office Monday— Friday 8:00 a.m. —4:00 p.m. If we do not have the answer we can help point you in the right direction.
Open enrollment for Medicare is October 1 5th — December 7th , 2024. If you are eligible to sign up, change your plan, or have questions about an existing plan please call 304-530-2256 option 4 to make an appointment.
In-Home Service programs. The programs that are available through our agency include FAIR, Lighthouse, Personal Care, Title Ill, and Aged & Disabled Waiver. If you would like to know more about these programs, contact our office Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm by calling 304-5302256 option 3.
The senior center has a supply of limited walkers, wheelchairs, shower benches, and potty chairs.
We also have incontinent supplies for anyone that needs them.
Anyone who has any of the supplies listed above that is no longer in need of them, feel free to contact the center about donating the unused items so we can help others.
Activities Here at the Center
The center has a puzzle table, playing cards, dominoes, coloring, and checkers that are available daily.
Bingo is played on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. If you wish to participate in the bingo game, we ask that you come and eat lunch at the center the day of the activity.
Craft time is offered once a month. The day varies from month to month due to availability. We usually try to announce it the week of on our Facebook page. If you wish to participate in the craft, we ask that you come and eat lunch at the center the day of the activity.
We have a Free Little Library in the front foyer for anyone who wishes to check out our book selection. We try to switch out books every month. Take a book, leave a book, love a book, keep a book.
Attention Attention Please!!!
With the Holiday season approaching I would like to welcome anyone who wished to preform for the seniors. If you are a church group who would like to sing carols. Youth group with a Christmas program. We would love to brighten up the holiday season with community programs here for the seniors. If you are interested in coming to the center, please call Ceneth Bierkamp at 304-530-2256 option 1.
While the center does have a piano, we offer anyone who has a musical instrument to come to the center and play for seniors Monday — Friday 1 1 :00am – 1 :00pm. We would love to hear from anyone who is willing to come and play for the seniors.
Follow Hardy County Committee on Aging on Facebook to find out the daily menu and all other information. Also, if you have any questions, please contact the office at 304-530-2256. We are here to help!
Homemakers are needed. Must be over 18 years of age, able to pass a background check, have a valid license, and reliable transportation. We offer services in all areas of Hardy County. Please apply within.
Sponsorship Programs
“Free Meal Friday” will cover the cost of the meal for one day for those who dine in at the center, pick up a meal, and our homebound participants. The cost for “Free Meal Friday is $1 ,300.00. Seniors will be informed on who is paying for the cost of the meal on that day and we welcome a representative of the business to come and eat on that day and talk with the seniors.
“Sponsor a Senior” will cover an elderly participants meal for one month. The cost for this sponsorship is $200.00. The senior that is picked will receive a card saying that their meals are covered for the month and with the permission of the sponsor we will inform them of who made this possible.
We wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to the following businesses for participating in our sponsorship programs.
“Free Meal Friday” – sponsored by Pilgrims Fresh Plant CCP Team, Grant Memorial Hospital, and Hardy Telecommunications
“Sponsor a Senior” — sponsored by Baker Insurance, and Burke & Herbert Bank
Inspirational Senior Quote for This Week!
“You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as young as your self-confidence, as old as you fear; as young as your hope, as old as your despair.” – Samuel Ullman
