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Know your rights: Have you received a demand letter for a SNAP overpayment?

Economic Justice / By Megan Hamann / 05/12/2022 05/12/2022

Facing a SNAP overpayment or worried about receiving one? Below, you’ll find resources with information on… Why an overpayment might happen Steps you can take to resolve or appeal an overpayment, and Tips on minimizing your risk of receiving overpayment notices in the future. Did you know… federal law requires states to pursue SNAP overpayments, …

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SNAP Benefits Went Up!

Economic Justice / By Megan Hamann / 10/25/2021 04/01/2022

SNAP benefits are increasing! As of this month, new updates to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Thrifty Food Plan will increase SNAP benefits. The following table shows the increased projected average benefits for households: What is the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP)? The Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) is the set of guidelines used to …

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Federal update on increasing SNAP Benefits!

Economic Justice / By Megan Hamann / 08/20/2021 08/20/2021

We have some exciting news to share. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that they will be updating the basic formula they use to calculate SNAP benefits, called the Thrifty Food Plan! This means there will be a 21% increase in SNAP benefits across the nation. The average benefit will rise from …

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Now is the time to apply for SNAP in Nebraska

Economic Justice / By Megan Hamann / 07/20/2021 07/20/2021

Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has changed for the better! Now more people qualify for support buying groceries, even as they take raises at work. On May 26, 2021, Nebraska passed a law that increased the income limit for SNAP from 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to 165% (see chart below). The …

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Make your SNAP go further with Double Up Food Bucks (available in Lincoln and Omaha)!

Economic Justice / By Megan Hamann / 07/16/2021 07/16/2021

Your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits go further with the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) Program! This program lets folks on SNAP get twice the fresh produce for your money. This means when you spend up to $20 of SNAP on fresh fruits and vegetables, you can get up to $40 worth of food! …

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Encuentra comidas gratis para niños por un línea de texto

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By Megan Hamann / 06/09/2021 06/09/2021

Familias con niños de 1 al 18 anos pueden encontrar comida gratis por una línea de texto Escuelas están cerrados por el momento pero distribuciones de comida gratis continúan en Nebraska El Programa de Servicio de Alimentos de Verano continuará distribuyendo comidas GRATUITAS para niños de 1 a 18 años durante los meses en que …

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WE DID IT: the SNAP cliff effect bill becomes law

Economic Justice / By Megan Hamann / 05/28/2021 05/28/2021

With strong community support, the Nebraska Legislature voted to override the veto on the SNAP cliff effect bill (LB108) yesterday afternoon. Introduced and prioritized by Senator John McCollister, this bill will now allow thousands of Nebraskans to be able to take a pay raise without fear of losing all of their food benefits! View how …

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TONIGHT at 6:30pm – TAKE ACTION Open House on the SNAP Cliff Effect Bill (LB108)

Economic Justice / By Megan Hamann / 05/25/2021 05/25/2021

Despite strong support from the Nebraska Legislature, Governor Ricketts vetoed the SNAP Cliff Effect Bill (LB108). LB108 fixes the SNAP cliff effect by helping families avoid the tough choice between taking a pay raise or feeding their families. This bill passed with 33 yes votes from Nebraska senators whose substantial support underlines the critical importance …

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Take Action: Tell your senator to support the SNAP Cliff Effect bill and reduce hunger in Nebraska

Economic Justice / By Megan Hamann / 04/27/2021 04/27/2021

With 29 yes votes and strong community support, the SNAP cliff effect bill (LB108) will be up for its second round of debate very soon! We need your help to get this bill over the finish line. LB108 addresses the SNAP cliff effect, where a small raise at work triggers a much larger loss of …

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TAKE ACTION: The SNAP Cliff Effect Bill is up THIS WEEK

Economic Justice / By Megan Hamann / 04/13/2021 04/13/2021

As I shared last week, LB108, the bill that would eliminate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Cliff Effect in Nebraska, will be debated by the full legislature as soon as tomorrow! This bill would help SNAP participants avoid the cliff effect, where taking a raise at work causes a much bigger loss of the …

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