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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Millions of older adults are eligible for food assistance from SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but not enrolled. Get tools to educate older adults about SNAP and help them apply to receive this benefit.
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Younger man delivering grocery bag of food to older woman's home

Grant Opportunity: Help Older Adults Enroll in SNAP

Sep 23, 2026
Benefits counselor from Feed More, based out of Virginia, is helping a senior Black woman apply for food assistance benefits at a local senior center.

Get the Facts on SNAP and Senior Hunger

Oct 31, 2025

Seniors & SNAP: 5 Myths Busted

Feb 10, 2026

7 Facts About Older Adults and SNAP

Nov 19, 2025

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

Oct 31, 2025
A Black woman is shopping for produce in the grocery store.

Maximizing the SNAP Medical Expense Deduction

Dec 02, 2020
Older adults can deduct excess medical expenses to receive a larger SNAP benefit.

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

7 Important Health Benefits of SNAP

Jul 27, 2026
A senior Black woman is picking out carrots in the produce section.

Lifting Barriers to SNAP: Real Stories from Older Adults

Jun 05, 2026

Get the Facts on Economic Security for Seniors

Jun 05, 2026

Nutritious Food: An Ultimate Necessity as We Get Older

Jun 05, 2026

About the Center for Economic Well-Being

The Center for Economic Well-Being helps organizations enroll adults 65+ and younger adults with disabilities with limited means into the benefits programs they are eligible for so they can remain healthy and improve the quality of their lives. Learn more about our work, including the training and technical assistance NCOA provides.

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