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Eligibility Requirements

This page will provide a summary of the eligibility requirements for elderly persons interested in participating in the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) and how to apply.

Bullet Eligibility Requirements. Age is the only factor used in determining eligibility. People 60 years of age or older and their spouses, regardless of age, are eligible for NSIP benefits. ITOs may select an age below 60 for defining an "older" person for their tribes. In addition, the following individuals may also receive meals through NSIP: 
  • Disabled people under age 60 who live in elderly housing facilities where congregate meals are served; 

  • Disabled persons who reside at home and accompany elderly participants to meals; and

  • Volunteers who assist in the meal service. 
Bullet How to Apply. Contact your State distributing agency (SDA) for further assistance. For a list of SDA Contacts that includes those which administers NSIP, CSFP, TEFAP, and the Schools/Child Nutrition Commodity Programs, click here.

To view a fact sheet with frequently asked questions about how this program works, click here.

Last Modified: 02/28/2008

 
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