Many older adults are shocked to discover that they earn “too much” to qualify for food assistance—even when they’re struggling to afford groceries. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), still often called “food stamps,” is meant to help low-income households meet basic needs. Yet for seniors living on fixed incomes, complex rules and outdated limits can create barriers to help. Here are seven reasons many retirees get denied—and what can be done about it.
