We have a variety of programs and services for people of all ages. To learn more, please click on the name of a program listed below, or contact us at the Vegreville & District FCSS office.
Information and Referrals - Call us at (780) 632-3966 if you need help finding a program or service.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our programs and services have been suspended until further notice. Our programs and services that remain accessible to Vegreville and area residents are as follows:
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is a full course hot meal delivered to your home by friendly volunteer drivers.
Who can get Meals on Wheels?
- Anyone, of any age, who faces difficulty purchasing or preparing meals either through illness, recent hospitalization, disability, poor facilities or poor nutrition.
- Frozen meals are available for rural clients. These meals must be picked up from the hospital.
When are the meals available?
- Meals are delivered Monday to Friday, including statutory holidays, between 11:00 am and 12:00 noon.
- You may order a meal for every day or just on specified days.
- You may order 3 meals on Fridays for the weekend.
What is in a meal?
- The meal consists of a hot main course, soup, salad, and dessert. Substitutions are available.
Where do the meals come from?
- Meals are prepared fresh at St. Joseph’s General Hospital and served in disposable dishes. Special diets such as diabetic, low fat, low salt, or minced are available.
- People with allergies and digestive problems can be given suitable foods.
How much do the meals cost?
- The cost per meal is $7.00.
- The hospital sends a bill at the end of each month for the meals received during that month.
- Payments must be mailed or taken to the Hospital.
How do I get started?
- To get Meals on Wheels started please contact the FCSS office at 780-632-3966. Access the online application here.
- If you are interested and wish to try out a meal contact us and we can make arrangements.
Drivers for Meals on Wheels are volunteers.
- If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the FCSS office.
Seniors: Special Needs Assistance from Alberta Seniors & Housing
Special Needs Assistance from Alberta Seniors & Housing helps low income seniors to live safely and securely in their own homes. Proof of income and physical limitations are required. This program, along with designated community partners, provides these individuals with:
- Light housekeeping
- Grass cutting
- Snow removal
Who Qualifies?
Low-income seniors who are unable to perform daily housekeeping tasks due to:
- Illness or recent hospitalization
- Disability / physical limitation
- Advanced age (over 80 yrs.)
What is the subsidy and how does it work?
Applicants must have an annual income of less than:
- $23,750 for singles
- $37,520 for couples
- The client will pay the worker $20 per hour each visit.
- A monthly receipt is submitted to Vegreville & District FCSS office.
When is the work done?
The client and the worker arrange a schedule that works best for them.
How many hours of service can I have?
Up to $100/month for light housekeeping, grass cutting and snow removal.
Light Housing Includes:
Vacuuming, dusting, mopping, bathrooms, changing beds, spot cleaning walls, washing inside windows, tidying, garbage, and laundry.
Subsidized Housekeeping
Someone who is of low income and is unable to perform daily housekeeping tasks due to:
- Illness or recent hospitalization
- Disability /physical limitation
- Advanced age
- Is a resident of the Town of Vegreville or the western portion of the County of Minburn (Proof of income and physical limitation are required). Seniors may qualify for Special Needs Assistance from Alberta Seniors & Housing.
To receive the FCSS subsidy, applicants must have an annual income of less than:
- $24,775 for singles
- $36,800 for couples
- The client will pay the worker $20 per hour each visit.
- A monthly receipt is submitted to Vegreville & District FCSS office.
- A subsidy of $10.00 per hour for Light Housekeeping and Laundry is reimbursed to the client via direct deposit.
The client and the worker arrange a schedule that works best for them.
- If you live in a house you may qualify for a maximum of 10 hours per month
- If you live in an apartment you may qualify for a maximum of 8 hours per month.
Volunteer Income Tax
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is a collaboration between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Vegreville & District Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) and community volunteers to prepare income tax returns for people who have a modest income and a simple tax situation.
- Single Person: Under $35,000
- Couple: Under $45,000
- Adult with one child: $40,000
- Each additional dependent $2,500
Types of returns not prepared:
- Self-employment income
- Business or rental income and expenses
- Capital gains or losses
- Employment expenses
- Deceased during the tax year
- Filed for bankruptcy
Steps to getting your income taxes done:
- Starts March 1st
- Gather all your tax documents such as “T-Slips”, receipts, and photo identification
- Make sure you have all your documents because missing information will delay processing
- Come into the Vegreville & District FCSS office to drop off your tax documents
- Complete and sign the in-take form at the FCSS office
- It will take 10 business days for your tax return to be completed then it will be EFILED so you don’t have to mail it
- Pick-up your tax return (please bring I.D.)
- Keep all your tax-related paperwork for 6 years. CRA does not permit FCSS to keep copies of tax returns copies of your taxes.
