Wilton Social Services Introduces Senior Discount Program

WILTON, CT — The Wilton Social Services Department and the Office of the First Selectwoman are developing a Senior Discount Program which would provide a comprehensive guide to discounts offered to senior residents (age 65 and older) at participating Wilton based organizations and businesses. The department has developed a short, on-line survey to identify currently available discounts and to identify businesses and organizations that would like to start offering discounts to seniors.

A number of neighboring communities, including Ridgefield and Fairfield, offer similar programs which have been very well received by both businesses and senior residents. A number of Fairfield businesses reported they saw a significant increase in foot traffic and increased sales. This program would encourage seniors to shop locally and enjoy savings while spending is kept in the Wilton community. The Board of Selectmen, the Wilton Economic Development Commission, and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce have all shown their support for the program.

Participating businesses and organizations will be listed in an on-line Senior Discount Program brochure and senior residents would only need to show their ID to qualify for available discounts. The brochure would list participating businesses and organizations and their associated discounts as well as provide information on discounted and free services provided by the Town of Wilton. While the brochure would primarily be an on-line resource, printed copies would also be made available at the Wilton Senior Center and other designated locations around town.

Sarah Health of Wilton Social Services said, “We are thrilled to be working on such an exciting project that will be beneficial to our senior residents. Some businesses in town already offer discounts to seniors, and we hope to encourage more businesses to do the same. The on-line brochure will include town services available to seniors and benefits associated with being a senior in Wilton.”

All Wilton based businesses and organizations are invited to complete the survey to express interest in participating in the program.

Questions about the program may be directed to Sarah Heath at sarah.heath@wiltonct.org or Sarah Gioffre at sarah.gioffre@wiltonct.org.