P-EBT Extended—States Must Act to Fight Child Hunger

P-EBT is a tool that states must use--alongside others--to address child hunger.

Jul 17, 2020 | Blog Post | Parker Gilkesson

Despite Economic Relief Hunger is on the Rise and Families are Suffering

May 7, 2020 | Blog Post | Madison Allen

Five Ways to Help Ensure Pandemic-EBT Reaches Immigrant Families

May 13, 2020 | Blog Post | Parker Gilkesson

Subsidized Employment Must Be a Part of the Recovery

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food assistance to millions of low-income individuals and families. In addition to meeting nutrition needs, the program lifts people out of poverty and generates economic activity. Despite strong success, SNAP is frequently at risk. CLASP fights back against SNAP cuts as well as policies that restrict access to benefits. We also support state efforts to ensure more people get and keep the benefits for which they’re eligible. And we help states understand opportunities and requirements under SNAP Employment and Training programs, which combine nutrition assistance with job training services.

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Parker Gilkesson

Policy Analyst, Income and Work Supports

SNAP

New from CLASP

April 6, 2021 | News Clip | SNAP

COVID-19 relief package includes SNAP benefits for more college students

March 24, 2021 | Blog Post | Cross-Program Benefit Access

Cutting Medicaid and SNAP Red Tape During the Pandemic

March 11, 2021 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities

CLASP Applauds Signing of ARP, Stands Ready to Support Needed Recovery Steps Ahead

March 10, 2021 | News Clip | SNAP

The Edge: Students Need Emergency Aid. Peers, Advocates, and Entrepreneurs Are Getting Creative to Deliver It

March 10, 2021 | News Clip | SNAP

Expanding outreach for expanded SNAP

Asset Limits Hurt Families, States

SNAP is a means-tested program, limiting eligibility to people below 200 percent of poverty. There are also eligibility limits for assets like savings and vehicles. Asset limits contradict SNAP's goal of promoting work and enabling recipients to advance economically. Moreover, they increase administrative costs and bureaucracy for states.

Eliminating Asset Limits: Creating Savings for Families and State Governments