Research Report Evaluation of Food Stamp Research Grants to Improve Access Through New Technology and Partnerships: Executive Report
Sheila R. Zedlewski, David Wittenburg, Carolyn T. O'Brien, Robin Koralek, Sandi Nelson, Gretchen Rowe
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Executive Report:Food stamps are a significant source of food assistance for families with incomes below 130 percent of the poverty level. The average participating household received roughly $200 a month in benefits during fiscal year 2004. Despite the value of the benefit, many eligible persons do not enroll in the Food Stamp Program (FSP). This report summarizes the findings from 18 local outreach projects the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funded in 2002 to test outreach strategies. The projects, which were implemented at different locations across 15 states, included a technological component and/or partnerships with other organizations to expand the scope of outreach. All projects aimed to increase awareness of the FSP and increase the number of food stamp participants.
Research Areas Social safety net
Tags Poverty Hunger and food assistance
Policy Centers Income and Benefits Policy Center