Food Assistance
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6 Benefits That Could Help Older Adults Pay For Food
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Get the Facts on SNAP and Senior Hunger
Seniors & SNAP: 5 Myths Busted
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.
SNAP Outreach & Enrollment Tools
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Understanding Benefits Participation in Your Area
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.