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/ ...