As promised, here is where you can always access the recordings of previous trainings, slide decks and materials shared if you would like to review or were unable to attend the live session.

May 9th 2024: Cohort Kick Off & SNAP E&T Services Mapping  

Services Mapping recording coming soon, Slide Deck here

June 13th 2024: SNAP E&T Staff Mapping 

Staff Mapping recording here, Slide deck here, Participant Roster example here

July 11th 2024: Employer Engagement  

Employer Engagement recording here passcode is .x74peEN and slide deck here

August 8th 2024: SNAP E&T Budgeting and Fiscal Alignment

Budget and Fiscal recording here and slide deck here

September 12th 2024: SNAP Eligibility, Screening and E&T Eligibility

Eligibility Training recording here and slide deck here

October 10th 2024: Tying it All Together

Cohort Wrap Up recording here and slide deck here

Does your organization have the infrastructure and staffing in place in order to fulfil the administrative and programmatic requirements for SNAP E&T? Assess general administrative processes to establish capability to track participation, services delivered, and verify SNAP E&T eligibility. Capacity indicators include:

• A programmatic data tracking system that is already tracking participant activity and outcomes
• A fiscal data tracking system that has the ability to track non-federal revenue and tie it to appropriate expenses
• Adequate staffing who perform key roles (both on the services and administrative side)

Use the tools below to help determine administrative capacity based on staff function and role.

• SNAP E&T Staff Mapping Tool
• SNAP E&T Data Fields Guide

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),  is a food program administered by the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA). SNAP provides food benefits to low-income individuals and households to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being. Each state has their own application process and program, including the name of the program.

To receive SNAP benefits, potential recipients must apply in the state or county in which they currently live, and meet certain requirements. The variability from state to state means it’s always best to refer to your local eligibility offices for the most up-to-date guidance and application process.

To participate in SNAP E&T, individuals must be receiving SNAP or be on a SNAP household case. The information below may be helpful in understanding general SNAP guidelines, and finding your local program. It is always best to ask your local SNAP agency if you have an eligibility question, they are the experts!

The highlighted pages below are all from the FNS USDA website and may be helpful:

The SNAP Directory to help find your local SNAP program and:

• Find a local SNAP office where people can apply for benefits or get help on their case
• Get to an online application or download a paper application
• Learn when benefits will be available
• EBT Card information

SNAP Frequently Asked Questions

A thorough drop down list with the most common questions about SNAP eligibility.

SNAP Eligibility for Non-Citizens 

Only U.S. citizens and certain lawfully present non-citizens may receive SNAP benefits. SNAP is not and has never been available to undocumented non-citizens. Non-citizens who are eligible based on their immigration status must meet SNAP eligibility requirements. Click the link above to see which groups could be eligible in this category, as well as information related to public charge.

SNAP Work Requirements

SNAP has two sets of work requirements, the general work requirements and the able bodied adult without dependents (ABAWD) work requirements. SNAP E&T can be a method to meeting these requirements among other options provided locally. Click the link to read about the two types of requirements, types of exemptions, time limits and additional resources.

Does your program currently serve people who meet the eligibility criteria for SNAP E&T participation? Are your services generally aligned to meet their needs and address their employment barriers?

Eligibility requirements for SNAP E&T enrollment are:

• Participant is receiving SNAP benefits
• Participant is not receiving TANF cash benefits
• Participant is willing and able to work post program completion

The resources below can help you understand more about SNAP E&T participants and tools that might helpful if you become a SNAP E&T provider.

• E&T Orientation Checklist Template
  
• SNAP E&T Handout Template
  
• Template for Client Participant Orientation
  
• Participant SNAP E&T Handout Template
  
• SNAP and SNAP E&T Participant FAQs
  
• SNAP E&T for SNAP Recipients Enrolled in High School
• SNAP E&T Employability Assessment (CEO Example) 

This cohort is designed to assess and prepare employment social enterprises (ESEs) and non-profits in becoming Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training (SNAP E&T) third-party partners and/or enhancing existing SNAP E&T programs. This opportunity is delivered through customized training and technical assistance from SNAP E&T subject matter experts and leaders. Please review the three-part webinar series and slide decks below if you were unable to attend them live or have not viewed the recordings.

Webinar 1: SNAP E&T Overview

Slide deck and recording

03/07/2024-This kickoff webinar provided the basics of SNAP E&T including general administrative structure, eligibility, and programmatic elements, as well as the role that Employment Social Enterprises (ESEs) can play as SNAP E&T Third Party Partners

Webinar 2: SNAP E&T and ESE Alignment

Slide deck and recording

03/14/2024- This session discussed ESE alignment and opportunity within SNAP E&T and it’s four main areas of alignment: participants, funding, services and capacity

Webinar 3: External Factors & Cohort Overview

Slide deck and recording

03/21/2024-The final session in this webinar series walks through the E&T annual cycle and opportunities as well as next steps for ESEs who are interested in applying to participate in the REDF SNAP E&T Cohort