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Assistance for Seniors and Adult Care

Nutrition Security is important at every stage of life.  

FNS programs ensure people at every stage of life have access to nutritious food.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Spotlights
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MyPlate for Older Adults

Eating healthy has benefits that can help people ages 60 and up. As we age, healthy eating can make a difference in our health, help to improve how we feel, and encourage a sense of well-being.

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CSFP Sharing Gallery

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Sharing Gallery is a collection of resources and materials to assist state and local agencies who administer CSFP and provide food and nutrition information to program participants. Resources have been organized by format type.

Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits and Services
Nutrition for Older Adults
Nutrition in the CSFP Food Package
Adult Day Care Centers
CACFP Recipes for Child Care Homes and Adult Day Care
USDA's Focus on Nutrition Security
Page updated: November 02, 2023