[wny-digital-equity-list] Digital-First SNAP Food Assistance Leaving Seniors Behind

[Don Matteson]

Here’s an article from Stat News about how the federal and state governments’ push to digitize SNAP applications and renewals is leaving large groups of seniors behind.

An important statistic: Roughly 13 million older adults qualify for SNAP benefits, but fewer than 4 million receive them.

https://www.statnews.com/2025/11/13/snap-benefits-online-seniors-access/


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Don Matteson - Facilitator
WNY Digital Equity Coalition
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