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Outreach Resources for SNAP Enrollment Centers

NCOA's Senior SNAP Enrollment Initiative grantees use innovative strategies to fight senior hunger and help older adults access food assistance. Find sample outreach materials to help connect older adults to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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SNAP Outreach & Enrollment Tools

Feb 25, 2021
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Good Reasons to #GetSNAP

Feb 19, 2021
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Seniors & SNAP: 5 Myths Busted

Apr 04, 2022
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is the largest domestic hunger safety net program, helping low-income older adults achieve food security. 

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.

Medicare Extra Help: How to Apply, How to Boost Enrollment, and More

Sep 13, 2024
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How to Participate in Boost Your Budget® Week

Feb 20, 2024

Mapping Low-Income Older Adults by Race, Language, and Technology Access

Jul 28, 2021

SNAP Outreach to Immigrant and Rural Seniors

Apr 29, 2020

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. 

Use Our Map

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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