Snow Shoveling help for seniors in Pawtucket and Central Falls – sign up now!

Mayor Donald R. Grebien and the Pawtucket City Council have announced that Pawtucket’s Youth to Senior Shoveling Program is now accepting requests from Pawtucket seniors to be placed on the list to be matched with a snow shoveling volunteer for this winter.  

“The Youth to Senior Snow Shoveling Program is a phenomenal opportunity for our youth to get engaged in our community,” said Mayor Donald R. Grebien. “With the winter months upon us, we are pleased to once again offer this opportunity to our senior population.” 

Through this program, youth volunteers donate their time and effort to help elderly residents of Pawtucket 65 and older who are unable to shovel snow during the winter months. Youth are paired with seniors in their neighborhood and help them by shoveling their stairs and sidewalks.  

Shoveling stairs poses numerous health risks to seniors. This program is designed to reduce seniors’ exposure to those risks in difficult winter conditions. Thanks to the help of the Pawtucket Public School Department and our local schools, the City is able to recruit student volunteers from our schools. 

Seniors interested in receiving shoveling assistance or obtaining further information about the program can contact the Mayor Grebien’s office by calling 401-728-0500 Ext. 281 or by emailing [email protected]. 

Seniors should note that this volunteer-based service is not guaranteed, even if they called in early and were placed on the list. The service is contingent upon the availability of youth volunteers in the specific neighborhood where senior residents have applied. It is also important for seniors to note that if they were on the list last year, they must reapply to be placed on the list again this year. The City of Pawtucket is committed to serving as many residents as possible through this initiative, and thanks all volunteers for serving the community. 

If you are a youth or a parent/guardian of a youth that is interested in participating in the program, please contact the Mayor Grebien’s office. 

In Central Falls

For people in central falls over the age of 60, Central falls Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging people to sign up for their Senior Snow shoveling Program. Here is the information to get on the list:

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Check with your community to see if there is a program available – in most cities and towns that will be coordinated by senior services or the senior center. If you find a program, let us know and we’ll let others know, too.