SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program, is the nation’s largest federal nutritional assistance program. It assists single people and families with little or no income to buy food. As part of our SNAP Outreach Program, we provide assistance applying for the program.
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SNAP BENEFITS APPLICATION ASSISTANCE REQUEST
About SNAP
Many North Dakota households struggle to put food on the table. In 2022, 7.7% of households were “food insecure,” meaning that their access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources. This is where the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) comes in – this program is the nation’s most important and effective anti-hunger program.
North Dakota participant snapshot:
SNAP helped 47,400 North Dakota residents in 2022.
• more than 69% are families with children
• more than 30% are families with elderly or disabled members.
• more than 49% are working families.
SNAP lifted 14,000 people above the poverty line in North Dakota, including 7,000 children, per year between 2014 and 2018, on average.
But the works not done. In 2018, 63% of eligible individuals in North Dakota participated in SNAP, meaning there are individuals and families who are eligible for this program who are not enrolled.
The Great Plains Food Bank has joined in the nationwide effort to assist eligible citizens to claim this valuable nutrition assistance by offering SNAP Outreach to:
• Raise awareness about SNAP benefits for eligible, non-participating individuals in need,
• Provide assistance in applying for SNAP benefits, and
• Reduce barriers to accessing food assistance programs.
How does SNAP benefit the economy?
SNAP brings federal dollars into communities in the form of benefits which are redeemed by SNAP participants at local stores. These benefits ripple throughout the economies of the community, state and nation. It is estimated that $1 in SNAP benefits generates $1.50 in economic activity. Households receive SNAP benefits on electronic benefit transfer cards, which can be used only to purchase food at one of about 600 authorized retail locations in North Dakota.
SNAP helps families become financially stable and make the transition to self-sufficiency, getting them through the tough times. . In addition, SNAP helps low income people have better diets, and better eating can mean better health.
*Source: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
SNAP Outreach TEAM
Emily Otto
Heather Foss
For more information, or application assistance contact our SNAP Outreach Team at: 1-855-405-0000.