CCWVa SNAP Outreach program helps our neighbors apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly food stamps). These benefits are modest, but can make a big difference in the lives of recipients. This is James’ story: James, is 36 year old and is married to Savannah who has an 8 year old child. Savannah and...
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Stories from SNAP Outreach – Tim
CCWVa SNAP Outreach program helps our neighbors apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly food stamps). These benefits are modest, but can make a big difference in the lives of recipients. This is Tim’s story: Tim lost his job 14 years ago and has had trouble keeping steady employment due to disabilities and a...
Are SNAP Recipients Employed?
There has long been a stigma associated with individuals who receive SNAP benefits that they are unwilling to work. According to a report released by the USDA in January 2017 titled, “Profile of SNAP Households”, this stigma is far from accurate. The study indicates that 123,212 households in West Virginia receive SNAP benefits. While 29%...
Stories from SNAP Outreach
CCWVa SNAP Outreach program helps our neighbors apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly food stamps). These benefits are modest, but can make a big difference in the lives of recipients. This is Catrina and Joshua’s story: Catrina is a 22 year old mother of a 3 week old baby; her boyfriend Joshua works...
Hunger Action Month
As part of Hunger Action Month, West Virginians are joining together to end hunger in communities across the state. Everyone has an important part to play in this fight – whether it’s donating food, volunteering at food pantries, or using social media to raise awareness about the ways that hunger holds back millions of Americans....