The Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) is the new name for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) cash or commodity program, known as the Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE). While there is no means test for participation in this program, services are targeted to older people with the greatest economic or social need, with special attention given to low-income minorities. Since American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians tend to have lower life expectancies and higher rates of illness at younger ages, Tribal Organizations are given the option of setting the age at which older people can participate in the program. Contact your state or local Administration on Aging or National Administration on Aging, Administration on Aging, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201; 202-619-0724; www.aoa.gov/; Eldercare Locator; 800-677-1116; www.eldercare.gov/
Income: All
State: All
Age: Age 60 and over
Subject Category: Living Expenses/ Health
Money Type: Service
Contact: USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302; 703-305-2060; www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/programs/nsip/
Application: NA
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