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Get Extra Money For Groceries

Feeling the squeeze on your grocery budget? Look into these money-saving options.

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AARP Foundation helps turn setbacks into comebacks. We offer solutions that help people 50 and older secure the essentials — equitably.

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We’ve outlined exactly what you need to know to make applying for SNAP benefits as easy as possible so you can put food on the table as soon as possible.

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Home-grown vegetables taste better and can help you save on groceries, making room in your budget for other essential expenses.

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Discover if you’re eligible for SNAP, a federal benefit, that helps you put food on the table. Seniors may qualify for additional benefits.

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You can still clip coupons from grocery store flyers and local newspapers, but if you want to find ways to save even more on your grocery bills, it’s time to go digital. Digital coupons are the same as paper ones — they’re just now in an electronic form you access through an app on your […]

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Having trouble making ends meet? These ideas can help you find some breathing room in your budget.

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AARP Foundation has gathered a list of free or reduced-cost resources, so you can more easily find help paying for food, rides, housing, and healthcare in your area.  Since 1961 we’ve helped tens of millions of older adults go from surviving to thriving. Get started by completing the form below. We ask for some basic […]

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