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April 29, 2026
Learn ways to address senior hunger in your community
This April, DHS is proud to observe Senior Hunger Awareness Month. In Georgia, senior hunger is a complex issue facing older Georgians.
It is likely that an older adult you know is unsure of where their next meal will come from. More than 251,000 of Georgia’s seniors are at risk of being hungry, that is more than 10% of Georgia’s senior population. It could be your neighbor, coworker, the cashier at the grocery store, or the volunteer at the community center.
DHS’s Division of Aging Services (DAS) is deeply committed to fighting senior hunger and is actively working to find a solution that will end senior hunger in our state.
Through DAS, Georgia provides congregate and home-delivered meals through state and federal funds. There are 12 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) that work with local providers to deliver these food services to seniors throughout Georgia’s 159 counties. For more information on how seniors can access congregate and home-delivered meals and a host of additional services, contact the Georgia Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at 1-866-552-4464.
Seniors facing food insecurity in Georgia may qualify for the Senior Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides a simplified application process for seniors who meet an established list of criteria. SNAP provides monthly funds and nutrition education services to low-income families and individuals. Learn more about Senior SNAP here.
Additionally, Georgia has a Senior Hunger and Nutrition Coordinator who works daily to raise awareness and seek solutions for Georgia’s seniors at risk of hunger.
The way to help seniors in your community affected by hunger is to be proactive.
Explore the senior hunger toolkit and brochure.
Become a volunteer and learn how you can help address senior hunger in your community here.
Contact the ADRC to find services and resources in your area. Click here or call 1-866-552-4464.
Join us all year as we continue to raise awareness, support our fellow Georgians, and take action to improve the lives of seniors facing hunger in our communities.