About Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families afford healthy food. Benefits are loaded onto an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which works like a debit card and can be used at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other places that sell food. In addition to groceries, SNAP also allows you to purchase fruit- and vegetable-bearing plants so you can grow your own food at home.
The CAC Office on Aging’s SNAP Outreach Program is a free service that helps adults age 60 and older learn how simple it can be to apply for SNAP. We work to clear up common misconceptions about the program and offer one-on-one support throughout the application process. The only way to know if you qualify is to apply—and we’re here to help every step of the way.
Tennessee ranks 3rd in the nation for senior food insecurity (Source: US Census Bureau)
Eligibility
- Knox County resident
- Age 60 or older
SNAP Applications Completed Last Year
Value of Benefits Received Last Year
Double Up Food Bucks
Double Up Food Bucks is a SNAP-doubling program offered at Nourish Knoxville farmers markets throughout the year. This means that anyone receiving SNAP benefits can get up to $20 per day in FREE Double Up Food Bucks tokens to be used on any fresh fruit or vegetable at the market. This means that if you swipe your EBT card for $10, you’ll get an additional $10 in tokens. Swipe for $20, get $20 extra in tokens! For more information and to view dates and locations of participating farmers markets visit their website.
Apply for SNAP
To find out if you’re eligible for SNAP benefits, complete the steps below:
STEP 1: Get Prepared
Review these documents before your appointment to see what types of information and documentation you may be asked to provide. The more prepared you are ahead of time, the better!
STEP 2: Schedule an Appointment
Call the CAC Office on Aging’s Information & Benefits Department at (865) 546-6262 to make an appointment or drop by a SNAP Outreach Event listed below
STEP 3: Submit Your Completed Application
Once your application is complete, a staff member will submit it to the Department of Human Services on your behalf
STEP 4: Follow-Up Phone Interview
Upcoming Outreach Events
No appointment needed!
Carter Senior
Center
Dates:
January 28, 2026
Time:
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Corryton Senior
Center
Dates:
December 9, 2025
January 13, 2026
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Address:
9331 Davis Dr,
Corryton, TN 37721
Halls Senior
Center
Dates:
December 15, 2025
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Karns Senior
Center
Dates:
December 3, 2025
January 7, 2026
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
O’Connor Senior
Center
Dates:
December 18, 2025
January 15, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Address:
611 Winona St,
Knoxville, TN 37917
South Knoxville
Senior Center
Dates:
December 4, 2025
Time:
9:00 am – 11:00 am
West Knox County Senior Center
Dates:
December 8, 2025
January 12, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Connect With Program Staff
The SNAP Outreach Program is also available to share information and resources through community presentations, event booths, and guest speakers. Whether you’re hosting a health fair, community event, or would like someone to speak at your facility, church, or business, we’re happy to help raise awareness about this important program. Reach out to us by phone or email today!