1. The November 1 st ARRA-SNAP Cut: What It Means & What You Can Do Created by:

2. Agenda 1. Background 2. Impact in Texas 3. Options for relief 4. Q & A

3. Background Legislative history 2009 – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA, aka stimulus act) boosts SNAP benefits by 13.6%. 2010 – Congress votes twice to end SNAP boost early in order to fund other priorities (school lunch and teacher pay).

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5. Background $ Price of food ‘09‘10‘13‘12‘11‘14‘15‘16‘17 SNAP

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9. Background $ ‘09‘10‘13 SNAP Price of food ‘12‘11‘14‘15‘16‘17

10. Background $ ‘09‘10‘13 SNAP Price of food ‘12‘11‘14‘15‘16‘17

11. Impact in Texas Federal funds = -$411M Equivalent meals = -180M Economic activity= -$700M q

12. Impact in Texas 10M

13. Impact in Texas 10M

14. Impact in Texas

16. Will impact 4M Texans, 1.7M HHs Impact greatest in cities Consider special populations Likely impact on food insecurity rate Impact in Texas

17. Options for Relief “Where can I find more food?” Direct emergency requests to 2-1-1 Local food banks may offer special programs – find yours at TFBN.org

18. Options for Relief “Can I get higher SNAP benefits?” Seniors with out‐of‐pocket medical costs are can receive a standard medical deduction. Families with child or adult care expenses can receive a dependent care deduction.

19. Options for Relief “Can I get higher SNAP benefits?” To obtain the benefit of these deductions, the client must report changes to HHSC.

20. For more information, contact us! Texas Food Bank Network TFBN.org Celia Cole JC Dwyer Summer Stringer