Brand Manager

Jennifer Heron

Jennifer Heron is the Associate Communications Director at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. She was a part of the GBPI team from 2018 until 2021 and returned in 2023. Jennifer graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2013 and has over ten years of experience in marketing and communications with a focus on branding and design. Today at GBPI she currently manages design and branding, digital media and other communications needs. She uses her experience in more corporate marketing environments to help make GBPI research accessible to all Georgians. 

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Critical SNAP Updates

The Georgia Department of Human Services has clarified that SNAP recipients can use their EBT card with any unspent SNAP benefits in November.  

DHS states: “Households may continue to redeem benefits issued to their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card prior to Nov. 1, 2025, at any SNAP authorized retailer.” 

However, as DHS reported before, the November SNAP benefits will be suspended until federal funds are available. 

If you are in need of food, you can find a local food bank here 

Submit your comment on the Georgia Pathways to Coverage Program

Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form: