AARP, the Nutrition Consortium of New York State, and other Anti-Hunger groups released a report outlining state policy changes that need to occur to improve access to food stamps and other food assistance and nutrition programs for older adults in New York State. The AARP Foundation report, "Older Adult Food Insecurity: Framing the Issue in New York State," focuses on recommendations to remove barriers to applying for benefits as well as remove the stigma associated with food stamp enrollment.
The Nutrition Consortium spoke at the press conference releasing the report. Click here to read our statement.
View the AARP press release.
Read the report.
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