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Jan 24, 2022

7 Important Health Benefits of SNAP Read Article

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Mar 31, 2021

7 Facts About Older Adults and SNAP Read Article

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Feb 15, 2021

Get the Facts on SNAP and Senior Hunger Read Article

Find Out If Your Loved One Is Eligible for Benefits

Do you have a loved one living on a fixed income? There are 2,500+ programs that can help pay for food, medicine, and more. Find out what's available.

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Approximately 5.2 million older Americans (7.1%) faced food insecurity in 2019. Learn what it means to be food insecure—and what help is available for older adults.

Apr 15, 2022

What Is Food Insecurity? Get the Facts Read Article

Mar 18, 2021

How You Can Help Older Adults Access Food Read Article

Mar 16, 2021

American Rescue Plan Improves Senior Health and Financial Security Read Article

Mar 1, 2021

Get the Facts on Economic Security for Seniors Read Article

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