Without access to food, people simply cannot thrive.
Formerly incarcerated Nebraskans must be able to meet their basic needs to successfully reintegrate into their communities.
Currently, Nebraska imposes a lifetime Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) ban on people with certain drug felony convictions. Without legislative change, thousands of Nebraskans and their families will have fewer resources to put food on the table.
iN thEIR OWN WORDS
“Everybody deserves a chance to change.” – Vernon
Nebraska Appleseed worked with Heart Ministry Center in Omaha to speak to people directly impacted by the SNAP ban. Click below to hear small parts of their stories in their own words.
TAKE ACTION
Your voice can help senators vote to end the SNAP ban! LB319, introduced by Senator Victor Rountree in the 2025 legislative session, would end Nebraska’s lifetime SNAP ban for good. This would promote successful reentry, reduce overcrowding in our prisons by reducing recidivism, help prevent child and adult hunger, and reduce state costs.
Take ACtion Today!
- Contact members of the Health and Human Services Committee (the committee relevant to the bill) to make sure they know how important this issue is to you.
- If you, yourself are impacted by the ban directly or because you are in a household with a banned member, please reach out to Megan!
- Follow Appleseed on social media or email to stay up to date on this issue and to find more opportunities to engage.
