Find food and nutrition programs that focus on the needs of older Americans, age 60 and over.
Assistance for Seniors Age 60 and Over
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has programs that cater to our nation’s seniors, age 60 and over.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP): Adult Day Care Centers
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) helps adult care centers provide nutritious foods for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods.
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) provides USDA Foods to income-eligible households living on Indian reservations and to Native American households residing in designated areas near reservations or in Oklahoma.
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Learn about Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), which provides low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs. Read more in the SFMNP Fact Sheet (PDF | 230 KB).
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move toward self-sufficiency.
Administration for Community Living: Nutrition Services
Learn about nutrition services for seniors, including congregate meals, home-delivered meals, and other supportive programs.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Nutrition Programs Fact Sheet
The Older Americans Act (OAA) Nutrition Programs, part of the Administration on Aging within the Administration for Community Living, provide grants to states to help support nutrition services for older people throughout the country.
Find a Meals on Wheels Provider Near You
Search for senior meal delivery and nutrition programs in your local area.