The Food Stamp Program and Older Americans

The Food Stamp Program is the primary form of federal nutrition assistance for low-income people. In this fact sheet the author describes the characteristics of age 60+ Food Stamp beneficiaries, their participation rates, and the benefit rules that affect them.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Policy File 2001
Main Author: Kassner, Enid
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
AARP
Aging
Poverty
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Summary:The Food Stamp Program is the primary form of federal nutrition assistance for low-income people. In this fact sheet the author describes the characteristics of age 60+ Food Stamp beneficiaries, their participation rates, and the benefit rules that affect them.