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And older grandmother and her younger granddaughter water plants outside of her retirement home.

May 6, 2020

What Congress Should Do for Low-Income Older Adults Read Article

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Feb 15, 2021

Get the Facts on SNAP and Senior Hunger Read Article

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Sep 13, 2018

How SNAP Ensures Healthy Aging Read Article

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Your voice matters. Members of Congress need to hear from you—their constituents—on what issues matter most. Use NCOA's advocacy tool to help protect and strengthen the programs we all depend on as we age.

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Apr 11, 2024

7 Facts About Older Adults and SNAP Read Article

Apr 4, 2024

$30 Billion Left on the Table: Connecting More Older Adults With Money-Saving Public Benefits Read Article

Dec 12, 2022

Equity in Benefits: Best Practices from Three Community-Based Organizations Read Article

Dec 12, 2022

Get the Facts on Older Americans Read Article

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