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.

What You Need To Know • About 39,000 seniors in Pasco and Pinellas counties rely on SNAP • Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas partners with the Neighborly Senior Care Network and Pasco County Senior Services for food programs • Enrollment, assessment processed waived so seniors on SNAP have easy access to food • AAAPP Helpline: 1-800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111

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

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