TAMPA, Fla. — Senior citizens in jeopardy of losing food assistance as a result of the government shutdown have a place to turn for help if SNAP benefits are halted.
The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas is expanding access to its food programs. Those 60 and older on SNAP can get a free hot meal or non-perishable food items.
“We’re very concerned about seniors who are receiving SNAP benefits or food stamps, and the impact that that could have on them being able to access food,” said Christine Didion, program director with Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas…