A Lifeline during COVID-19: The Impact of SNAP Boosts for Older Adults - Food Research & Action Center
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April 26, 2022 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has long been considered the nation’s first line of defense against hunger, and a vital support to the nutrition, health, and well-being of older adults with low incomes. Senior Hunger Awareness Month celebrated in April and Older Americans Month in May, are key times to reflect […]
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SNAP Benefits Helped Older Adults During Pandemic
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Research and News Overview: NYC, COVID-19, and Food Insecurity
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Enhanced SNAP Benefits Provided Better Food Security for Older
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Nearly 60 Percent Increase in Older Adult Food Insecurity During
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What is SNAP?
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Low-Income Families Brace for End of Extra Food Stamp Benefits
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Low-Income Families Brace for End of Extra Food Stamp Benefits
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What is SNAP?
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How Can Older Adults Reduce Monthly Expenses? These Benefits
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Policy Basics: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP
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Covid-era SNAP boosts kept millions out of poverty. Now they're
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