Free SNAP Incentive Advice

You are invited to join national and local experts to explore best practices for SNAP incentive programs, relevant policies, recent trends, and sustainability of the programs. This is a rare opportunity to gain insight from experts from around the nation and Oregon. 

Please register through the link below and pass this along to others who may be interested: https://snapincentiveswebinar.eventbrite.com/  

If you cannot make it, check out OFMA's recently released SNAP Incentive Guide instead. We distilled the best advice from incentive programs in Oregon and nation-wide, and tried to tailor it just for you. Let us know if any of the tips help you, or if you have any to add!

More about the SNAP Incentives Webinar:

Date: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 10:00-11:00 AM (PDT) 

Details: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an important Federal nutrition program that helps almost 2 million low income people in Oregon and Washington purchase food every month.  It is a critical program in our region’s safety net that serves about twice as many people now as it did in 2008.  Recent technology has made it possible for SNAP participants to use their benefits at many local farmers markets. In an effort to make it more affordable and encourage shoppers to use their SNAP benefits at farmers markets many offer SNAP incentive programs.  Additionally, community supported agriculture (CSA) farmers are beginning to adopt models that allow SNAP users to participate. Are these programs successful in increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among SNAP participants?  How do markets and farmers sustain these efforts to increase access to fruits and vegetables for vulnerable populations.  What is the role of government partners and philanthropy?  Please join us for a lively presentation and discussion. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Become familiar with current trends and best practices in sustaining SNAP incentive programs 

2. Engage with local practitioners about successes and lessons learned 

3. Learn about federal and local policy issues impacting SNAP incentives and how to advocate for positive reform 

4. Increase awareness among potential funders of opportunities to support innovative programs and leverage federal dollars. 

Presenters: 

Molly Haynes, Kaiser Permanente 

Skye Cornell, Wholesome Wave 

Rosemarie Sweet, Farmers Market Fund 

Jill Keuhler, Zenger Farm