Food Stamps
The persistence of hunger in America requires that NCLEJ continue its efforts to ensure that qualified low-income individuals and families receive food stamps as required by law. Although the federal government provides the money for food stamps, states are responsible for administering the program. Food Stamps provide critical support to low-income households, many with low-wage workers whose earnings are insufficient to provide adequate food for the family.
NCLEJ works with colleagues across the country using a range of strategies to improve access to food stamps and thereby improve the well-being of low-income households. We welcome inquiries from advocates about opportunities to work together on these issues. Feel free to contact us.
Recent NCLEJ Advocacy:
NCLEJ and Colleagues Achieve Settlement Ending Lengthy Delays in Processing of Food Stamp Applications in New York City (April, 2008)
NCLEJ and Colleagues Achieve Settlement in Colorado Requiring Prompt Processing of Benefits Applications (January, 2008)
NCLEJ Achieves Settlement Requiring Translation of California Food Stamp Forms (December, 2006)
Center and Colleague Achieve Favorable Settlement In Arizona Food Stamp Application Delay Case (October, 2005)
Center and Colleagues Stop New York City from Unlawfully Preventing Access to Benefits (2005)
NCLEJ and Colleagues Promoted Access to Benefits for Families with Limited English Proficiency (2004)
