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Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Nutrition Services Incentive Program

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What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

The Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) provides performance-based grants to states, territories, and tribal organizations to purchase food for Older Americans Act nutrition programs, including congregate meal sites at senior centers and home-delivered meals for homebound older adults. Funds are allocated based on the number of meals served, rewarding programs that serve more seniors with more resources. NSIP supports approximately 1 million older Americans annually through a network of nutrition service providers.

Help paying for groceries and nutrition support, usually through a card, meal program, or local provider.

If you need food this week, ask the local office whether expedited or emergency help is available.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

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Are you 60 years of age or older to access nutrition services funded by this program?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Registration with a local Area Agency on Aging or Older Americans Act nutrition provider
2Proof of age may be required at some programs
3Assessment of need for home delivery may be conducted by program staff

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local benefits office that handles Nutrition Services Incentive Program.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Fair Food Network (USDA-supported)

Double Up Food Bucks

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

See details for your state

Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Nutrition Services Incentive Program

BenefitFood AidRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Help paying for groceries and nutrition support, usually through a card, meal program, or local provider.

If you need food this week, ask the local office whether expedited or emergency help is available.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/1 confirmed

Are you 60 years of age or older to access nutrition services funded by this program?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Registration with a local Area Agency on Aging or Older Americans Act nutrition provider
2Proof of age may be required at some programs
3Assessment of need for home delivery may be conducted by program staff

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local benefits office that handles Nutrition Services Incentive Program.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

Fair Food Network (USDA-supported)

Double Up Food Bucks

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations