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Senior SNAP Enrollment Initiative

The Senior SNAP Enrollment Initiative, funded by the Walmart Foundation, supports increased outreach and enrollment of older adults into the nation’s biggest food assistance benefit. Meet our network of SNAP counselors and find outreach materials to help seniors get SNAP.
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New Grant Opportunity to Support Senior SNAP Enrollment

Aug 16, 2024
NCOA is releasing a new funding opportunity for organizations to help older adults enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

SNAP Outreach & Enrollment Tools

Feb 25, 2021

Get the Facts on SNAP and Senior Hunger

Jun 01, 2024

7 Facts About Older Adults and SNAP

Apr 11, 2024

Advocate for SNAP

For decades, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has proven to be an effective tool for fighting hunger and poverty, especially among older adults. Unfortunately, there are congressional proposals that would make it more difficult for older adults to access and keep receiving SNAP, including adding time limits on benefits for people age 50-65 struggling to find a job. Make your voice heard today.

When using SNAP isn’t practical, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) offers an alternative way for Native Americans to get food assistance.

What Are Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs)?

Oct 07, 2024
Benefits Enrollment Centers help low-income Medicare enrollees

SNAP and Healthy Aging: Benefits That help Older Adults Eat Well

Oct 02, 2024

Get the Facts on Economic Security for Seniors

Jun 01, 2024

Current Senior SNAP Enrollment Grantees

Nov 28, 2022

Senior SNAP Enrollment Initiative Made Possible By Support from Our Partner

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Understanding Benefits Participation in Your Area

Benefits Access

NCOA's new tool shows participation rates for older adults enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Get started by selecting specific areas to see how they compare to national and state averages. 

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Use BenefitsCheckUp® to Find Money-Saving Benefits

Older adults living in or near the poverty level are eligible for billions of dollars of unclaimed benefits. These unclaimed benefits are not for everyone, but if you’re a Benefits Enrollment Center working with older adults, , you can help them find out if they qualify.

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