Transcript Food Stamp and Nutrition Powerpoint

Partnering with Food Stamp Outreach
and Nutrition Education Programs
Ryan Johnson, SNAP-Ed Liaison
Shelley Sherman, Extension Educator
2012 ABE Summer Institute
August 17, 2012
Minnesota SNAP
• 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
Sources: DHS, USDA
MN SNAP Characteristics
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
Source: DHS
MN SNAP (12/06-12/11)
600,000
500,000
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SNAP Children
SNAP Adults
MFIP Food Children
MFIP Food Adults
Source: DHS
Dec 2006
72,519
118,936
64,662
25,557
Dec 2007
80,088
129,216
62,852
24,772
Dec 2008
94,621
140,997
63,127
25,160
Dec 2009
130,008
190,432
72,860
27,678
Dec 2010
159,781
231,815
70,769
29,796
Dec 2011
182,602
265,760
68,888
28,609
Recent SNAP Changes
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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
Benefits of SNAP
For State and Local Communities
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Local businesses benefit when SNAP dollars are spent in grocery
stores
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80% of benefits are redeemed within 2 weeks; 97% are spent within a
month
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Every $5 in new SNAP benefits generates $9 in total community
spending
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Nationwide, at least 8,900 full-time equivalent jobs are created as a
result of SNAP benefits
Source: USDA
Benefits of SNAP
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
Source: USDA
SNAP Outreach
22 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
SNAP Outreach
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Minnesota Food HelpLine (1-888-711-1151) Statewide hotline to help people find food
resources and screen for SNAP eligibility
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Bridge to Benefits (bridgetobenefits.org) - Online
tool to help people find out if they are eligible for
SNAP and other public programs
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Eat Well to Be Well – Materials to encourage
seniors to apply for SNAP
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
[email protected]
To order materials:
http://www.nationsprint.com/clients/hungerfreemn/
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
SNAP Education (SNAP-Ed) =
Simply Good Eating
SNAP-Ed is free nutrition education for SNAPeligible 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
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.
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
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
MN SNAP-Ed Providers
University 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)
Simply Good Eating Partners
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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
Simply Good Eating (FY2011)
University of Minnesota Extension
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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:
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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
Questions?
Ryan Johnson
SNAP-Ed Liaison
[email protected]
651-431-3854
Shelley Sherman
Extension Educator, West Metro
[email protected]
612-626-9279