Most U.S. households have consistent, dependable access to enough food for active, healthy living—they are food secure. However, some households experience food insecurity at times during the year, meaning their access to adequate food is limited by a lack of…
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP is the largest of the USDA nutrition assistance programs offering eligible low-income households, including those with seniors, benefits to help purchase groceries.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
CSFP provides eligible low-income individuals 60 years and over a supplemental food package which contains products that are intended to offer additional nutritional value to seniors’ diets.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
SFMNP provides grants to states to offer vouchers to individuals aged 60 and over and have incomes at or below 185% of the poverty line to purchase fresh produce from farmers’ markets.
Partnerships with Foodbanks and Other United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Programs
Food security/insecurity is a basic social determinant of health. Access to safe, adequate, nutritious, quality food and fluid is essential for life, health, disease risk reduction, and management of chronic disease and conditions. Titles III and VI of the Older…
USDA Releases New Start Simple with MyPlate App
Set simple goals for healthy eating Meet healthy eating goals one at a time! Use the Start Simple with MyPlate App to pick simple daily food goals, see real-time progress, and earn badges along the way. This easy-to-use app can help you…
An Examination of Veterans’ Diet Quality
Veterans, who make up about 7 to 8 percent of the U.S. adult population, are the focus of numerous Government programs, including healthcare and nutrition education programs administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In these programs, registered dietitians…
FDA and USDA Issue Supplement to the 2017 Food Code
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is pleased to issue this Supplement to the 2017 Food Code (hereafter referred to as Supplement). This Supplement updates the 2017 Food Code to address several recommendations made at the 2018 Meeting of the…
2018 Missouri Senior Food Insecurity Report
Hunger is a serious threat facing millions of seniors in the United States. The percentage of older adults facing the threat of hunger is also known as the rate of senior food insecurity. Estimates indicate that one in eight Missouri…
Food Stamps for Seniors Resource Page
Foodstampsnow.com is dedicated to helping Americans facing hunger apply for food stamps. Our goal is to make the process less cumbersome and equip applicants with all the information they need to be successful with their application. FoodStampsnow.com is run by…
Farm Bill Primer: SNAP and Other Nutrition Title Programs
The Nutrition title of the farm bill typically reauthorizes a number of nutrition or domestic food assistance programs. These include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly the Food Stamp Program) and certain other programs administered by the U.S. Department…
Combating Food Insecurity: Tools for Helping Older Adults Access SNAP
This toolkit, from FRAC and the AARP Foundation, offers practical tips and examples to help organizations of all sizes address food insecurity in all types of communities with a goal of increasing senior SNAP participation. The toolkit walks through the…
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) is a Federal program that provides USDA foods to low-income households, including the elderly, living on Indian reservations, and to Native American families residing in designated areas near reservations and in the…
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