GBPI In The News Tens of thousands of Georgians at risk of losing food assistance under state’s new work rules July 17, 2023 / July 31, 2023 by Anthony Hill Food assistance advocates contend that a Georgia agency’s refusal to apply for a federal work exemption puts thousands of Georgians in danger of losing much-needed monthly payments for groceries. The “able-bodied adults without dependents” program requires participants to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, enroll in job training or perform state-approved volunteering. Participants […] Read more » ABAWD Economic Justice Food Assistance food insecurity
Budget and Taxes Press Releases & Statements RELEASE: GBPI Releases Statement on Non-Renewal of SNAP Waivers for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents July 5, 2023 / September 12, 2023 by Anthony Hill PRESS RELEASE: GBPI Releases Statement on Non-Renewal of SNAP Waivers for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents ATLANTA, GEORGIA — Today, the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) released a statement in response to the potential loss of SNAP benefits for adults without disabilities and not living with children (technically known as able-bodied adults without dependents or […] Read more » ABAWD Economic Justice food insecurity Press Release SNAP
