Key Takeaways
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, helps low-income older adults buy the food they need to stay healthy.
Over half of all people age 60+ who qualify for SNAP do not participate.
For older adults with low income, the $2,256 in average annual benefits can mean the difference between having food and going without.
Having access to affordable, healthy food is important no matter your age. But with rising prices, inflation, many older adults are finding it harder to keep their kitchens stocked. In fact, Feeding America reports that about 7.4 million adults age 60 and older faced food insecurity in 2023.1
Today, millions of older adults are feeling the strain of rising prices and uncertainty. The latest Census Bureau data shows nearly 10% of adults age 65+ are living with economic insecurity.2 These older adults, who are living at or below the federal poverty level, struggle with rising housing and health care bills, inadequate nutrition, lack of access to transportation, diminished savings, and job loss.
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