Older adults on fixed incomes can struggle to afford groceries after paying for housing, utilities and medical care. Getting food can be as difficult for older people due to disabilities, limited transportation and isolation. Assistance does not reach everyone who needs it, such as those who fall between poverty thresholds and the cost of living.
When retirement income doesn’t cover the grocery bill – Deseret News
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