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Vernon and his wife had to make tough decisions.

They were eating just twice a day to make their food last the whole month. Their daughter told a benefits counselor she noticed her father "looking a little thinner."

You can make 2024 a year of hope for people like Vernon and his wife.

Yes! I'll step up to help older adults in need.
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Thankfully, we were able to connect them to programs that can help, including food assistance. “Being eligible for these benefits is a lifesaver for my parents,” their daughter told us.

Poverty among older adults has risen three years in a row, according to the latest Census data. We need your support to help more people like Vernon and his wife in the new year. [[link removed]]

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