Benefits · Nutrition
How to apply for Area Agency on Aging of the Lower Rio Grande Valley + Rio-Net ADRC (Willacy County)
Area Agency on Aging of the Lower Rio Grande Valley (AAA-LRGV) — a division of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC); designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act Title III for the 3-county Lower RGV region (Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy)
Who it's for
The Area Agency on Aging of the Lower Rio Grande Valley (AAA-LRGV) serves Willacy County as part of its tri-county Lower RGV service area (Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy). Willacy represents 10% of the Citizens Advisory Council representation — reflecting Willacy's small population (~21K) relative to Hidalgo (~880K) and Cameron (~420K). Services in Willacy include Title III congregate meals at the Raymondville senior center, Home-Delivered Meals for homebound Willacy seniors age 60+, Provider Home Care, Durable Medical Equipment access, transportation referrals (typically Valley Metro), case management, eyeglass vouchers, and Benefits Counseling (SHIP/HICAP). Service capacity is meaningfully smaller in Willacy than in Cameron or Hidalgo — congregate meal site availability is limited. Apply by calling the Statewide TX AAA line at 1-855-937-2372 or emailing Rio-NetADRC@lrgvdc.org. Main office: 301 W. Railroad St., Weslaco TX 78596 (Hidalgo County — Willacy residents typically apply remotely or via referral from the Raymondville senior center).
Willacy is the SMALLEST of the three LRGV counties served by AAA-LRGV (10% advisory representation reflecting ~21K population). Service capacity is meaningfully smaller — the Raymondville senior center is typically the only Willacy-located congregate meal site. Home-delivered meals reach homebound Willacy seniors but with longer delivery routes than in Hidalgo or Cameron. Estimated value reflects this smaller service density.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Willacy County residency
- For home-delivered meals: documentation of homebound status
- For congregate meals: ambulatory mobility to attend Raymondville senior center
- For Benefits Counseling SHIP service: Medicare card
- For other in-home services: case manager assessment
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-855-937-2372
Renewals
annual reassessment by AAA-LRGV case manager
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