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Posts Tagged: SNAP
Moving Forward After the Election
What happens now in the White House and in Congress?
How to Apply for Replacement SNAP Benefits
Families and individuals who were set back by Hurricane Sandy and currently receive SNAP benefits may be eligible for replacement SNAP benefits.
Maryland Anti-Hunger Conference Stresses Call to Action
The October 16 conference focused on food access as well as nutrition and outreach strategies.
SNAP Reform: Policy Options Cont.
The Capital Area Food Bank concludes its SNAP reform series by discussing incentives and educational options.
SNAP Reform: Policy Options
The Capital Area Food Bank continues its on-going discussion on SNAP reform – ways to help the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program encourage healthy eating among program participants.
Does SNAP Need to Be Reformed?
Meaningful SNAP reform could result in a program that not only feeds hungry Americans, but one that actually improves their diets and overall health.
Virginia Staggers SNAP Benefits
The Office of Virginia Department of Social Services announced that beginning in September, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will begin staggering its monthly benefits over the course of 2-5 days.
A Snapshot About the Impact of SNAP
Food Stamp fraud rhetoric overlooks SNAP’s effectiveness and efficiency rate among safety net programs.
Why We Need Food Assistance Now More Than Ever
The Capital Area Food Bank strongly disagrees with the notion that “growth in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is being driven by politics as usual.”