Minnesota SNAP
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Partnering with Food Stamp Outreach and Nutrition Education Programs
Ryan Johnson, SNAP-Ed LiaisonShelley Sherman, Extension Educator
2012 ABE Summer Institute August 17, 2012
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Minnesota SNAP
Sources: DHS, USDA
• Eligibility = 165% of FPG or $36,878 for a family of four
• Average monthly grant = $252/household (2011)
• $16 minimum
• $668 million in federal funds to MN (2011)
• 523,682 people on SNAP in MN (5/12)
• 56% of eligible Minnesotans participate (2010)
• Beltrami County = 89%
• Blue Earth County = 38%
• 45% of eligible seniors (60+) participate
• Full participation could bring an additional $75 million dollars to MN
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MN SNAP Characteristics
Source: DHS
SNAP Cases (12/11)
•34% = Families with Children
•38% = Disabled Adults
•27% = Other Adults
•16% = Seniors
•From 12/10-12/11, overall participation increased by 11%
•Participation has nearly doubled since 12/06
•Fastest growth in the last 6 years has been SNAP-eligible children
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Source: DHS
MN SNAP (12/06-12/11)
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Recent SNAP Changes• Combined Application Form simplified – 2011• Benefits available on EBT card up to 1 year – 2008• 6 month reporting – 3/1/09• Benefits increased by 13.6% ($16 minimum) – 4/1/09• Telephone interviews for eligibility and recertification – 10/15/09• No time limit or work requirements for Able Bodied Adults Without
Dependents (ABAWDs) – extended to 9/30/12• Eligibility increased to 165% FPG – 11/1/10• No assets counted or need to be verified – 11/1/10• Expedited SNAP must be issued within 5 working days – 2011• Name changed to SNAP – 2/1/12• Online application (ApplyMN) – 5/12
Source: DHS
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Benefits of SNAPFor State and Local Communities• Local businesses benefit when SNAP dollars are spent in grocery
stores• 80% of benefits are redeemed within 2 weeks; 97% are spent within a
month• Every $5 in new SNAP benefits generates $9 in total community
spending• Nationwide, at least 8,900 full-time equivalent jobs are created as a
result of SNAP benefits
Source: USDA
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Benefits of SNAP
Source: USDA
For Participants
• SNAP benefits supplement the budgets of low-income workers so they can stay independent and work toward self-sufficiency. Half of all new participants leave the program within nine months.
• SNAP benefits decrease the prevalence of poverty, especially child poverty
• Employees whose food needs are met at home have higher productivity and take fewer sick days for themselves and their children
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SNAP Outreach22 Community Action Agencies & hunger relief organizations across Minnesota
Goals:
•Educate the community
•Dispel myths
•Provide application assistance
•Increase participation, especially among working poor and seniors
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SNAP Outreach• Minnesota Food HelpLine (1-888-711-1151) -
Statewide hotline to help people find food resources and screen for SNAP eligibility
• Bridge to Benefits (bridgetobenefits.org) - Online tool to help people find out if they are eligible for SNAP and other public programs
• Eat Well to Be Well – Materials to encourage seniors to apply for SNAP
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SNAP Marketing Campaign• Public-Private Partnership between General
Mills, Hunger Free MN, Hunger Solutions MN, DHS, and USDA
• Focus on seniors and newly eligible
Jill Hiebert
Hunger Solutions Minnesota
651-789-9843
To order materials:
http://www.nationsprint.com/clients/hungerfreemn/
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SNAP Marketing Campaign• Radio Ads and DJ on-air advertising
• Bus interior ads
• Digital (website) ads
• Grocery store receipt ads
• Stickers placed on food shelf food
• Posters with tear-off pads
• Mailing inserts and postcards
• Placemats for congregate dining sites
• Translated materials are be available
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SNAP Education (SNAP-Ed) = Simply Good Eating
SNAP-Ed is free nutrition education for SNAP-eligible clients.
• Teaches the importance of a quality diet• Helps people purchase healthy foods within a
limited budget• Teaches how to prepare healthy meals with
quick and easy recipes• Encourages a physically active lifestyle• Uses evidence-based, behaviorally-focused
curriculum
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SNAP Education (SNAP-Ed)The three behavioral outcomes that are encouraged by USDA, Food and Nutrition Service:
•Make half your plate fruits and vegetables, eat whole grains, and switch to fat-free or low-fat milk products.•Increase physical activity and reduce time spent in sedentary behaviors.•Maintain appropriate calorie balance during each stage of life—childhood, adolescence, adulthood, pregnancy and breastfeeding and older age.
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Why is SNAP-Ed important?
• Low-income households have a higher prevalence of health conditions related to poor nutrition than higher income households
• Obesity rates have increased the most among the lowest income levels– Obesity puts people at a greater risk for heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and
some cancers
• Every $1 spent on nutrition education, saves up to $10 in long-term public health care costs
• Well nourished children have better school attendance and are more focused on learning• Good nutrition may help older adults remain independent and live in
their own homes rather than long-term care facilities
Sources: USDA, CDC-National Center for Health Statistics
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Why is SNAP-Ed important?
“This class has been a great help to me, not only in healthy eating but in using wisdom when grocery shopping as well. Today I eat healthier, with confidence in knowing I’m making good and nutritious choices. I greatly appreciate the encouragement in healthy eating and helping me to incorporate an exercise routine as well.”
- Transitional Housing Program Participant, Clay County
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MN SNAP-Ed ProvidersUniversity of Minnesota Extension (87 counties)
– http://www.extension.umn.edu/Nutrition/contact.html– 612-625-7070
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (6 reservations)– Bois Forte
• Theresa Drift (218-757-3295)– Fond du Lac
• Amber Ahonen (218-878-3764)– Grand Portage
• Jaye Clearwater (218-475-2235)– Leech Lake
• Ruby Lowry (218-335-4515)– Mille Lacs
• Melanie Garbow (320-532-7742)– White Earth
• Colleen Blattenbauer (218-983-3285)
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Simply Good Eating PartnersProgramming is offered in a variety of settings:
– ABE classes– Food shelves– Housing providers– County Human Services offices– Employment Services Providers*– WorkForce Centers*– Community Action Agencies– WIC clinics– Senior dining sites– Schools– Head Start/child care centers– Grocery stores
*Nutrition education counts as a core activity for MFIP participants
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Simply Good Eating (FY2011)University of Minnesota Extension
– Programming in 87 counties
– 294,293 direct contacts with 67,224 participants
– 573,794 indirect education contacts with participants
– As a result of participation in Simply Good Eating classes:• 72% of adults (18-59) report eating more fruits• 66% of adults (18-59) report eating more vegetables• 62% of older adults (60+) report eating more fruits• 58% of older adults (60+) report eating more vegetables• 60% of adults (18-59) report eating more low and fat-free dairy products• 53% of older adults (60+) report eating more low and fat-free dairy products• 71% of adults (18-59) report being more physically active• 56% of older adults (60+) report being more physically active
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Questions?Ryan Johnson
SNAP-Ed [email protected]
651-431-3854
Shelley ShermanExtension Educator, West Metro