Approximately 7.2 to 7.8 million low-income older adults (aged 60+) in the U.S. rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to afford food. Major shifts have been happening with the program, changing what kind of foods are available to those who need food assistance. New rules rolling out across multiple states are changing what SNAP dollars can actually be used for, and many seniors are just now learning how restrictive those changes could become. Ultimately, these changes are for the better. They’re aiming to push Americans to eat healthier. But the latest SNAP food restrictions, for seniors, might be frustrating. Here’s what you need to know.
