For many older adults, the rising cost of food means being faced with difficult choices and sometimes having to go without. As David shared:

"My benefits help me buy meat and canned goods and if I didn't have them, I'd be eating at the soup kitchens."

David is a veteran living with a disability. He has no access to a computer or the internet. Unsure of how to apply to SNAP, he reached out to one of our local Benefits Enrollment Centers, where he received personalized support and step-by-step guidance on completing his application. Thanks to this help, David was approved for $86 per month, stretching his fixed income further and providing access to the food he needs.

David’s story reflects the reality that millions of older adults are currently facing. Your support today can make all the difference.

Thanks to NCOA’s Board, all gifts of $75 or more that are made before midnight will be matched 1:1, doubling your impact for older adults nationwide.

Thank you for standing with us. Together, we can ensure that everyone is able to age with dignity, security, and hope.

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