Resources
Food Security Screening and Referral for Older Patients in Primary Care
By AARP FoundationFood security is critical for low-income older adults as poor
nutrition can contribute to and exacerbate chronic illness. Download this resource guide and toolkit for health care providers.
What Drives Us
Number of adults 50 and older at risk of hunger every day
Number of adults 50 and older at risk of hunger every day
Estimated annual health care costs resulting from food insecurity
Estimated annual health care costs resulting from food insecurity
Percentage of seniors more likely to experience depression because of food insecurity
Percentage of seniors more likely to experience depression because of food insecurity
Number of meals donated to help hungry seniors since 2011
Number of meals donated to help hungry seniors since 2011
Number of 50+ adults who receive food assistance from food banks annually
Number of seniors who received added SNAP benefits or nutritional education in 2016 through AARP Foundation’s Fre$h Savings and Grocery Guides programs
