SODA AAA - Area Agency on Aging

The ADvantage Waiver Program for Oklahoma, offers individuals who meet nursing facility level of care a choice about how and where they receive the services necessary to remain safely in their home and active in their community.

To learn more about this program, including contact information and eligibility requirements, visit https://oklahoma.gov/.../serv.../cap/advantage-services.html.

If you are currently part of the ADvantage Waiver Program, please contact your case manager to inquire about home delivered meal providers in your area.

Salty was a longtime member of the SODA Board of Directors and will be missed greatly. Please pray for the family during this time.

Donny Ray "Salty" Melton Obituary June 2, 2026 - Watts Funeral Home View Donny Ray "Salty" Melton's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

We had training at the SODA office on Friday for our CENA Senior Centers to learn about the new scanners!

May is Older Americans Month, and we want to know SODA can connect you to the support you need to be able to age healthy at home—at little or no cost to you. Contact SODA at 580-920-1388 or visit us online at soda-ok.org to learn more.

Joye was in Bryan County on Thursday at the Ron Cross Senior Center. Lunch was amazing and she got to meet the king of karaoke!

🥚 Helping Our Community Stay Nourished 🥚

We’re excited to share a new opportunity for Bryan County seniors. Through a partnership with Asian Gourmet, eggs will be available for eligible residents at the Ron Cross Senior Activity Center.

Beginning May 12, distribution will take place each day in the early afternoon. Quantities are limited, so we encourage arriving early. Caregivers are also welcome to pick up on behalf of those they assist.

This effort is made possible thanks to the generosity of Wu Ye and his dedication to supporting local seniors.

If you or someone you care for could benefit, we hope to see you there.

Jason and Joye were in Carter County on Tuesday at SouthernTech for the first CENA Application training and to hand out scanners to senior centers!

Joye and Teri were in Johnston County on Friday, visiting the Milburn Senior Center. Great people and great food. Stop by if you are in the area!

The printers are here! Each SFY26 CENA grantee will receive an All-In-One HP printer.

We are so excited to be able to provide these to our centers!

Online applications will be accepted for 2026-27 CENA grants by the Southern Oklahoma Development Association (SODA) beginning May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.

The Community Expansion of Nutrition Assistance (CENA) program provides supplemental funding for the general improvement of nutritional conditions at eligible senior centers in the SODA service area (Atoka, Bryan, Carter, Coal, Garvin, Johnston, Love, Marshall, Murray and Pontotoc Counties) to assist with increasing meals served and expanding needed services for senior residents of Oklahoma.
Applications must be submitted online

SODA - CENA Application