Dear John,

At age 74, Mary was living with limited mobility and no transportation, which made applying for food assistance nearly impossible. The paperwork was overwhelming, and she didn’t know where to turn.

That changed when she connected with NCOA. With the support of one of our local partners, Mary was able to complete her application and start receiving $23 a month in benefits. While modest, this extra support helped her fill in the gaps, and the process gave her the confidence to seek additional assistance with food pantries, benefit renewals, and even share resources with her neighbors. Today, Mary is an enthusiastic advocate, encouraging others in her community to get the help they need.

But Mary’s story is far from unique. Millions of older adults face tough choices every day—between food, medicine, and rent. SNAP and other critical programs are lifelines, yet new eligibility requirements have made them harder to access.

This is where you come in.

Thanks to a special NCOA Board match, your gift of $75 or more will be matched 1:1 , doubling your impact to:

* Enroll older adults in programs that can help them afford food, medicine, and other basic needs
* Strengthen community centers with best practices and innovative programs
* Improve the health of those living with chronic conditions
* Prevent falls – the most frequent and costly cause of injury among people 65 and older
* Support financial security programs for older adults navigating work and retirement

Double Your Impact
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Together, we can build a future where aging is defined not by barriers, but by opportunity.

With gratitude,

The NCOA Team

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