ALBANY, Ga. – Sowega Council on Aging (SCOA) will hold its Summer Regional Senior Resource Fair 9 a.m. to noon Friday, June 24, at The Cross Church in Camilla, Georgia. 

This free event, serving seniors and caregivers from Baker, Mitchell, Colquitt, Grady, and Thomas counties, seeks to connect seniors with resources that are designed to improve the lives of the aging community, according to a press release from SCOA.

A main part of the event is the addition of the Georgia Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program – a federally funded program that offers fresh fruits and vegetables to eligible participants at approved market sites each year. Farmers Market participants also receive nutrition and health education on the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables.

“Traditionally, the Georgia Seniors Farmers Market and Regional Senior Resource Fairs have been a stand-alone events but organizers recognized the value of combining them into one — making it easier and more efficient for seniors to enjoy both,” the press release said.

In addition to the Farmers Market, participants will enjoy free giveaways and connecting with other Aging Network Providers to learn more about services and activities to enrich their lives.

“We love events like these because they are at the heart of our mission,” said Izzie Sadler, executive director of SCOA. “We coordinate a system of services for seniors. That means SCOA is a resourcing organization – we connect people with the services and providers they need.”

Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the SCOA team was in the process of changing operations from direct services (providing services themselves) to indirect services (contracting and collaborating with community partners to coordinate services). The revised model has allowed SCOA to serve more seniors and offer a broader range of activities and classes than before.

To learn more about the Summer Regional Senior Resource Fair, please visit www.sowegacoa.org or call 1-800-282-6612.