Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP

HOW can SNAP help mE AND My family?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal food assistance program that provides individuals and families with low incomes with food benefits they can use to purchase groceries. US citizens and certain non-citizens may receive SNAP.

Are you an immigrant community member needing food assistance?

SNAP is available to many immigrant families and applying will not affect your immigration status, applications for visas, or citizenship. Some other public benefits may impact your applications. For more information, visit KeepYourBenefits.org.

If you think you might be eligible for SNAP, contact the Food Bank’s SNAP Outreach Hotline at (855) 444-5556 for more information and to apply.

Supporting accessible SNAP policies in Nebraska

If you are personally impacted by any of these issues or want to get involved, please contact Megan.

SNAP Cliff Effect Sunset Provision

Thousands of Nebraskans can now take home small increases in income without fear of losing essential food benefits thanks to legislation from 2021. However, without additional action, this change will sunset, or end, in September of 2023. Extending the program or making it permanent will support families and the Nebraska economy – especially while inflation and rising food prices make paying for food harder for everyone.

SNAP Re-Entry

People re-entering our community from prison need to meet their basic needs to successfully reintegrate into their communities. Access to food is key to meeting a most basic need and creating stability. Yet, federal law creates a lifetime ban on food assistance for those with drug felonies in their past. States can eliminate the ban and remove a barrier to successful reintegration while also reducing hunger for the individuals and families affected.

SNAP Comparable Disqualification

When a family is facing hardship, they should be able to access the support they need. However, Nebraska uses an option called SNAP comparable disqualifications, which punishes people for non-compliance with other benefits programs by taking away their SNAP. This bill would eliminate this excessive penalty by asking programs to judge individuals independently.

SNAP Resources

SNAP Basics & FAQ

Learn about how SNAP works, when benefits are distributed, and more

SNAP Outreach Toolkit

Materials to share in your community to encourage participation in SNAP

SNAP Employment & training Report 2.0

Learn about the SNAP E&T program and recommendations for improvement