SNAP Assistance
Are you one of the five million seniors who are eligible for SNAP but are not enrolled? Connecticut has one of the highest costs of living, so eating healthy can be a challenge. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible individuals stretch their dollars at grocery stores and farmers markets.
Why Should I Get SNAP? Is It Really Worth Applying?
Staying healthy is important. You can eat nutritious meals, even if you're on a tight budget. SNAP can be used to buy the food you need at both grocery stores and farmers markets. Many farmers markets even double your benefit!
Some people think that you'll only get a small amount in benefits. That's a myth. In fact, the average national SNAP benefit for a senior living alone is $105 a month.
How Easy is SNAP to Use?
SNAP benefits are provided on a special debit card – just swipe and go! Over 250,000 grocery stores, farmers markets, and neighborhood stores across the country accept SNAP.
Is There Someone I Can Talk To?
We can help! Contact the Aging Answers for more information and/or help enrolling in SNAP.
Learn More About SNAP
- What is SNAP? NCOA Brochure (PDF)
- Easy Steps to SNAP Benefits (PDF)
- The Medical Expense Deduction & SNAP Benefits (PDF)
- CT SNAP Overview (CT.gov)
- CT SNAP Income Guidelines (CT.gov)
- FAQs: Buying Food Online with SNAP (PDF)
- For Community Organizations: 8 Facts About SNAP (PDF)
- Programa Suplementario de Asistencia Nutricional (PDF)
- Un Mensaje Importante Sobre SNAP (PDF)
- Declaración de Deducciones (PDF)
Nutrition
As we age, our metabolism will slow down, which means we need fewer calories than earlier in life. At the same time, however, nutrient needs will stay the same or even increase. Eating healthy is even more important than ever before! Visit our Nutrition page for helpful information.
AOASCC receives funding from the National Council on Aging to provide SNAP education and application assistance. Check out their website for information about healthy eating and other nutrition resources.