Dysphagia Outreach Project - Food Bank

Dysphagia Outreach Project - Food Bank

Office Address: The Dysphagia Outreach Project, 300 W. Carolina Ave. Suite 9, Ruston, Louisiana 71270

24/7 Virtual Resource

📧‍ ‍team@dysphagiaoutreach.org
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dysphagiafoodbank.org

Who Qualifies

Meet the following requirements:

  • Live in the United States or its designated territories.

  • Have had a medical appointment within the last 3 months.

  • Be under current care/supervision by a doctor for an active diagnosis of dysphagia (swallowing disorder).

  • Be under the supervision/care of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.

  • Have had a swallow study in the last three months.

  • Demonstrate financial hardship/low income. This is generally evaluated using your home state’s Medicaid eligibility guidelines.

Application Process

Apply at this link.

You will need to upload or provide:

  • Proof of swallow disorder and medical supervision

  • Swallow study results (MBSS/FEES) or explanation

  • Proof of income (or extenuating circumstances statement)

  • Optionally: Doctor’s order/prescription for requested items

Description

The Dysphagia Outreach Project Food Bank provides free access to thickeners, pre-modified foods, therapy tools, oral care supplies, and adaptive equipment to low income individuals with dysphagia.

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