Eligible Americans can now apply for SSI and SNAP together through a simplified process.

To qualify for SNAP, Americans must have a gross monthly income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty line, meaning they must make $1,729 or less a month, and have under $3,000 in assets.

Millions of older Americans are turning to SNAP benefits to supplement their food budget. With fixed incomes and rising living costs, many seniors on Social Security qualify for this essential federal ...