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An elderly caucasian woman is sitting in a motorized wheelchair picking out produce at the grocery store.

Feb 8, 2022

Can I Get SNAP if I’m on Disability? Read Article

Feb 2, 2022

What Is SNAP and How Do I Apply? Read Article

Jan 24, 2022

7 Important Health Benefits of SNAP Read Article

Jan 5, 2022

Seniors & SNAP: 5 Myths Busted Read Article

A senior Asian woman is looking at produce in the grocery store.

Aug 20, 2021

Your SNAP Benefits Are Increasing Read Article

A senior Hispanic woman wearing a mask is shopping at a farmer's market picking out fresh produce.

Jun 2, 2021

How to Maximize Your Food Benefits Read Article

What Is SNAP?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, helps nearly 5 million older Americans afford food at their local markets. Learn more about the federal program and how to find out if you or a loved one is eligible.

A senior Asian woman is looking at produce in the grocery store.

Senior Asian man is paying at the grocery register with his two granddaughters, while all are wearing their masks during the pandemic.

Apr 9, 2021

How Seniors Can Get Help Paying for Food with SNAP Read Article

Mar 31, 2021

7 Facts About Older Adults and SNAP 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

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.

A senior couple is working together to figure out what Medicare benefits they are eligible for via BenefitsCheckup.org.

Partners and Programs

Learn more about the work we do. Search by city or ZIP code to locate an NCOA partner or programs that are nearest to you.

Find help where it's needed

NCOA has partners and programs that can help older adults. Use the map to search and locate an NCOA partner or program that's nearest to you.

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