Southwest Montana Aging and Disability Services
Area V Agency on Aging
Events
Information
CSFP DISTRIBUTION
Commodity distribution will occur on the second Monday in:
February 10:00-12:00
April 10:00-12:00
June 10:00-12:00
August 10:00-12:00
December 10:00-12:00
And the first Monday in:
October 10:00-12:00
Must already be signed up on the program to pick up.
*We ask that participants remain in their vehicles while we load their boxes. If participants are unable to pick up their box on that day they will have to wait until the next distribution date. Home bound clients and clients in senior housing will receive their commodities on the following Wednesday.
To inquire about the program or notify us that you cannot pick up on the designated date, please call 782-5555.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
SFMNP is a supplemental food program for eligible seniors (60+ and 185 FPL) that allows Seniors to exchange coupons for fresh produce/honey at the Farmer’s Market. The program encourages seniors to supplement their diet with healthy nutrition food, gets them out in the fresh air and visit among friends and neighbors. Each coupon is worth $4. Seniors can receive up to $48 worth of coupons at participating Vendors. This programs benefits seniors by enabling them to purchase fresh produce.
How Do I sign up?
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You must be 60 or older and meet the income guidelines 185% FPL ($2,096 or less per month)
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Contact the Southwest Montana Aging and Disability Services for the short SFMNP application and upon approval, collect your coupon booklets.
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Look for Participating Vendors signs where you can spend your coupons
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Proxys can be used for seniors with mobility or health issues.
The Program will run from June 1, 2025 through October 1, 2025. Participating vendors will be available at the Butte Farmers Market.
12th Annual Never Too Old to Play Fun Fair
Friday, May 1, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mile High Event Center, 4601 Harrison Avenue in Butte. Celebrate Older Americans Month with a complementary lunch, snacks, and giveaways. Live entertainment, vendor booths with information and activities, a 50/50 drawing and a chance to one of our grand prizes.
Best of all it is all free to mature citizens and adults with a disability, (and their families).
SMP 'CARE SHARE
Protecting Your Medicare Card
Is Your New Medicare Card the Real Deal?
You may have heard news recently about a data breach involving a Medicare contractor. Because of this, Medicare is mailing out new cards and ID numbers to a small group of people whose information might have been at risk.
Even with this news, it’s important to know that only about 2% of people on Medicare actually need a new card. For most of us here in Montana, our current cards are still perfectly fine to use
Spotting the “Old Scams”
We haven't seen any brand-new tricks yet, but we expect scammers to use this news to try their usual tactics.
Medicare won't call out of the blue. Medicare will never call uninvited.
They might call or mail you saying:
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You need to "verify" your information to get your new card.
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You have to pay a fee for a "new" plastic or metal card.
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Your benefits flagged at the state level if you don't act now.
What to Do if You Get a New Card
If a new Medicare card shows up in your mailbox unexpectedly:
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Don't use it right away.
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Verify it first. Call Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). They can tell you for sure if they sent it.
Stay Connected with Your Local SMP
Not sure if a card is the real deal? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Your local SMP is here to help you:
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Spot the difference: We can help you tell if a card or a call is legitimate or a scam.
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Resolve issues: If you have concerns about fraud, errors, or abuse, we’re here to help you report and fix them.
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Learn more: We offer information and presentations to help you and your community stay one step ahead of scammers. Always feel free to reach out!
To Report a Scam or Ask a Question: Call the Montana SMP: 1-800-551-3191
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