Seniors & SNAP: 5 Myths Busted
Overview: Infographic which helps dispel common myths that discourage older adults from applying for SNAP. Provider: National Council on Aging ...
Michigan Combined Application Project (MiCAP)
Overview: MiCAP allows you to receive food assistance benefits when your only source of income is SSI. Provider: MIDHHS Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_5527-213851–,00.html ...
Double Up Food Bucks
Overview: In Michigan, Fair Food Network’s Double Up Food Bucks program provides healthy incentives for SNAP recipients who use their Bridge ...
Senior Project FRESH
Overview: The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, known as Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH in Michigan, provides older adults who qualify ...
Eldercare Locator
Overview: Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults ...
Food Bank Council of Michigan
Overview: This is a statewide organization that is committed to the alleviation of hunger in our state and in our ...
Ten Tips Nutrition Education Series
Overview: Educational fliers about eating well. Provider: US Department of Agriculture Website: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ten-tips ...
Center for Civil Justice
Overview: Center for Civil Justice (CCJ) is dedicated to improving the lives of low-income families by providing legal, advocacy, and ...
Michigan Home Care Guide
Overview: This guide from AAA1B provides a directory of care providers as well as reviews. Provider: Area Agency on Aging ...
Congregate Meal Sites
Overview: Congregate meals are provided in a group setting. There is usually a suggested donation amount to receive a meal ...
2 – 1 – 1
Overview: 2-1-1 is a free, confidential service by the United Way which helps identify community resources. Provider: United Way Website: ...
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)
Overview: Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are experts on all aspects of aging. They were created by a federal law ...
LeadingAge: Service Search
Overview: Members of LeadingAge are the leaders in innovative aging services. They represent the full continuum of providers who believe ...
USDA Recipe Finder
Overview: Resource for low-cost recipes geared toward those receiving SNAP benefits. Provider: United States Department of Agriculture Website: https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/basic-nutrition-everyone/healthy-low-cost-recipes ...
United States Department of Agriculture
Overview: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is an agency of the USDA and works to end hunger and obesity through ...
Michigan County Websites
Overview: List of websites for each County in Michigan. Provider: State of Michigan Website: http://www.michigan.gov/som/0,1607,7-192-29701_31713_31714-97053–,00.html ...
Office of Services to the Aging: Service Search
Overview: Directory of services listed by category. Provider: State of Michigan Website: https://www.osapartner.net/miseniors/SearchByServiceName.aspx ...
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information
Overview: Overview of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Provider: National Council on Aging Website: https://www.ncoa.org/economic-security/benefits/food-and-nutrition/food-assistance-benefits/ ...
Essential SNAP Facts: Older Adults
Overview: Statistics regarding older adults’ use of SNAP. Provider: NCOA Website: https://www.ncoa.org/wp-content/uploads/Essential-SNAP-Facts-Mar-2014.pdf ...
SNAPshots: 8 Facts About Older Adults and SNAP
Overview: Statistics regarding older adults’ use of SNAP. Provider: National Council on Aging Website: https://www.ncoa.org/wp-content/uploads/SNAPshots-8-facts.pdf ...
SNAPshots: Debunking the $15 Benefit Myth
Overview: Clarifying information about how SNAP works. Provider: National Council on Aging Website: https://www.ncoa.org/wp-content/uploads/SNAPshots-15-dollar-myth.pdf ...
Food Pantry Locator
Overview: Directory of food pantries, searchable by zip code or state. Provider: Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan Website: ...
Food Research and Action Center
Overview: The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is a national group with statistics and information that does advocacy work for ...
Food Bank Locator
Overview: Directory of food pantries, searchable by zip code or state. Provider: Feeding America Website: http://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank/ ...