Food Insecurity

More than nine million older adults are food insecure. Policies and programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, should aim to ensure nutritious food reaches those in need.

Latest Reports

Food Insecurity in Seminole County, Oklahoma

AARP Research surveyed 410 adults in Seminole County, Oklahoma to assess food insecurity, awareness of assistance programs, and community needs.

Date: December 19, 2025

SNAP Participation for Adults 50+ in 2023

Explore SNAP participation among adults 50+, including household characteristics, benefits, and state-level data for Fiscal Year 2023.

Date: December 11, 2025

SNAP Linked to Lower Poverty, Better Health Among Older Adults

SNAP provides essential food benefits to millions of Americans with low incomes, including more than 11 million adults ages 50 and older.

Date: July 1, 2025

Boosting SNAP Participation Among Older Adults to Reduce Food Insecurity

This series of three papers examines older adults' participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Date: July 6, 2022