Eat Better Today BINGO

This game is a simple and fun way to introduce the benefits of the food stamp program to groups of older adults. This game was created for areas with the NOEP program. Please email if you do not have a NOEP in your county and would use a revised version.

BINGO game - nearly 50 different BINGO cards

BINGO backside - education and outreach piece to be printed on the back of each BINGO card above

BINGO calling cards - for the BINGO Caller to use while leading the game

BINGO markers - custom sized apples to use instead of tokens

 

EBT Card Brochure

This brochure is intended to introduce older adults and senior service professionals to the Electronic Benefits card that is used to buy food through the Food Stamp Program.

 

Radio Public Service Announcements

These sample PSAs are targeted for different subsets of the adult population.

Builders (80+ years)

Boomers

Caregivers

 

A Million NYers Age 60+ Could Get Extra Help - Could You?

This billboard style poster simply leads readers to visit www.foodhelp.ny.org to find out if they can get help paying for food with the Food Stamp Program.

 

Medical Deductions Boost Food Stamp Benefits

This tip sheet for senior service professionals gives an overview of the allowed medical deductions that may make a significant increase in their monthly food stamp benefit allotment. Medical deductions are under-reported; recent USDA data show that 77% of seniors take no medical deductions.

 

Determine Your Nutritional Health

This simple NYS Office for the Aging tool helps people determine their nutritional health. People with moderate and high scores are guided to seek ways to improve their nutritional health.

 

Crossword Puzzle and Related Article

These pieces highlight the recent changes to the Food Stamp Program that make more adults eligible, and with higher monthly benefit amounts. (New revised puzzle and article added Jan 2010).

Food Stamp Program Crossword Puzzle

Food Stamp Program Article (Related to Crossword Puzzle)

Crossword Puzzle Instructions - tips on how to make your own

 

"Applying for Food Stamp Benefits: Your Rights & Responsibilities" Brochure

This brochure is targeted to older adults.

Applying for Food Stamp Benefits: Your Rights & Responsibilities

 

"Top 10 Reasons" Flyer

This flyer is targeted to older adults, promoting how food stamps can help them eat better and stay healthy.  Note that there are two different versions of this flyer on the same download.  One is for counties that do not have a Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP), and one for counties that do.

Click here for a list of counties with a NOEP

Top 10 Reasons to Apply for Food Stamps Flyer

 

Food Stamp Flyers for Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Participants

These flyers are being distributed through the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program this summer.  Note that there are two different versions of this flyer.  One is for counties that do not have a Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP), and one for counties that do.

Click here for a list of counties with a NOEP

Food Stamp Flyer for SFMNP Participants in NOEP Counties

Food Stamp Flyer for SFMNP Participants in non-NOEP Counties

 

"Food Stamps Make America Stronger" Flyer

This flyer encourages older adults with recent life changes to find out if they are eligible for food stamp benefits.

Food Stamps Make America Stronger Flyer

 

For help with printing or modifying any of these resources for your needs, please contact Misha Marvel at 518-436-8757 x20 or email Misha.Marvel@nutritionconsortium.org.