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Food insecurity among seniors is a growing concern in our community.
Senior hunger is associated with adverse health outcomes including an increased likelihood of diabetes, high blood pressure and poor cardiovascular health.
Fortunately, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can help address these challenges.
If you or an older person you know needs help buying food, SNAP may be able to help.
SNAP provides monthly grocery benefits to more than 600,000 seniors in New York state.
SNAP helps seniors stay healthy by improving nutrition and food security, which can lead to better medication adherence, reduced hospital and nursing home admissions, and lower overall healthcare costs.
SNAP rules make it easier than ever for many seniors to apply for and get benefits.
Income eligibility requirements are more generous for seniors than for other groups, and medical deductions may increase their monthly benefit.
SNAP works like Social Security or Medicare — everyone who is eligible can get their benefit without affecting benefits to others.
For many seniors, SNAP can be the difference between having food and going hungry.
The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program can help you learn if you may be eligible and complete and submit a SNAP application.
These services are free and confidential.
If you are having trouble putting food on the table, please contact your Jefferson County NOEP coordinator today at 315-437-1899, Ext. 279; or 866-839-7304, option 4.
Molly Johnson
Watertown
The writer is an outreach coordinator in the Food Bank of Central New York’s north country office.
Johnson Newspapers 7.1
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