Help for Seniors: Home

Beginning March 30th, our stores will dedicate the first hour of operation every day (in general, between 8AM and 9AM) to serve our senior customers over the age of 60 and disabled customers who may need additional assistance while shopping.

All Whole Foods Market stores will service customers who are 60+ years old (70+ years old U.K.) one hour before opening the store to the general public.

A companion "program that connects senior residents to 50+ local community volunteers through telephone and videochat conversations. [The] goal is to match each registered senior resident with a volunteer based on preference selections in the sign up form. This “buddy system” allows volunteers to maintain contact with the senior they are matched with. Callers can tell each other jokes, read a book, sing a song, or just have some lighthearted conversation. For more details, please email directly Ben Burns, the project founder, community volunteer organizer and a Winchester High School student. He can be reached at burns.benjamin01@gmail.com.

Council on Aging in Woburn offers programming for our seniors.

The WCOA and the staff of the Woburn Senior Center provide resources to educate the community at large regarding the needs of the elderly. Provides information, referrals, outreach, advocacy, transportation, health screening, nutrition, education, peer support, recreation, volunteer development, intergenerational programming. 781-897-5960 (Main Line)

Their mission is to empower and advocate for those impacted by aging and disability. We offer information and supportive services that enhance health, well-being and independence. (781) 272-7177.

AARP Foundation serves vulnerable people 50 and older by creating and advancing effective solutions that help them secure the essentials.

The DTA assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long term economic self-sufficiency. Provides assistance with food stamps. DTA Assistance Line (877) 382-2363.

The RIDE is the MBTA's door-to-door, shared-ride paratransit service. The RIDE is operated by the MBTA in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The Council on Aging provides transportation to Woburn Seniors age 60 and older. To Schedule a ride on one of our vans please call, 781-897-5964.

Provides assistance with Medicare, available by phone only.(781) 272 - 7029

For Taxi rides ( 781) 937 6000

More than 20 million people over the age of 50 are at risk of not having enough income to meet their basic needs. AARP Foundation’s Work for Yourself@50+ makes it easy for older adults to explore self-employment options to increase their financial stability.