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

Apr 4, 2022

Seniors & SNAP: 5 Myths Busted Read Article

Feb 15, 2021

Get the Facts on SNAP and Senior Hunger Read Article

Mar 31, 2021

7 Facts About Older Adults and SNAP Read Article

Sep 13, 2018

How SNAP Ensures Healthy Aging Read Article

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Dec 2, 2020

Maximizing the SNAP Medical Expense Deduction Read Article

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Aug 2, 2020

Senior SNAP Participation Visualization Read Article

Get Help Applying for SNAP

If you or a loved one is interested or applied for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), sign up for application updates via texts.

Two bags of groceries filled with fresh produce sit atop a kitchen counter. Thousands of farmers markets across the U.S. now accept SNAP EBT cards for payment. Find out what this means for you.

By actively listening and adapting to the needs of the communities they serve, community-based organizations are an essential part of ensuring equitable aging for everyone.

Jun 16, 2022

Equity in Benefits: How 3 Community-Based Organizations Support Older Adults Read Article

Apr 21, 2022

Senior SNAP Enrollment Promising Practices Read Article

Mar 2, 2022

Benefits 101 Read Article

Oct 11, 2021

Food Sovereignty in Indian Country: Reaching Elders in Santa Clara Pueblo Read Article

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