GBPI In The News Press Federal government calls SNAP benefit delays ‘unacceptable,’ demands Georgia submit plan to fix problem December 19, 2023 / December 20, 2023 by Lauren Frazier ATLANTA — Christmas is six days away as tens of thousands of Georgians across the state wonder how they’ll be able to feed their families this month. Now, the federal government is escalating the situation as the Georgia Department of Human Services continues to grapple with a backlog of SNAP cases. The department has been missing […] Read more » Budget Surplus Department of Family and Children Services federal aid fiscal management Fiscal Policy Food Assistance food insecurity food justice food stamps Georgia Georgia Economy Georgia families georgia-budget public funds revenue estimates revenue growth SNAP state spending state workforce Surplus Funds
GBPI In The News Federal government shutdown could mean delays for benefits for Georgians September 27, 2023 by Anthony Hill ATLANTA – The federal government could shut down this weekend if Congress does not reach an agreement. The impact could hit hundreds of thousands of Georgians people who rely on federal programs like SNAP, also known as food stamps. A lengthy shutdown could hurt low-income Georgians who depend on that assistance. “There could be serious […] Read more » Economic Justice Federal Government Food security SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Briefs Cash and Safety Net Economic Justice Federal Policy Ife Finch Floyd GBPI’s 2023 Farm Bill Recommendations to Improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program September 25, 2023 / September 25, 2023 by Ife Finch Floyd No one should go hungry simply because they cannot afford the cost of food. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps, helps about 700,000 Georgia households put food on the table and protects them against hunger. But the program needs to be strengthened and protected as federal lawmakers consider […] Read more » Benefit Adequacy Child Well-being Client Protections Customer Service Eligibility farm bill Federal Law food insecurity food stamps Georgia Health Outcomes hunger Policy Recommendations SNAP
Cash and Safety Net Ife Finch Floyd The Basics of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Georgia September 6, 2023 / September 23, 2025 by Ife Finch Floyd Updated September 23, 2025 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a proven and effective tool to reduce food insecurity, help improve health outcomes, bolster local economies and support workers with low wages.[1] SNAP, also known as food stamps, helps about 1.4 million people, or 700,000 Georgia households, with a fixed income, low income […] Read more » Safety Net SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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
Blog Cash and Safety Net Ife Finch Floyd People Powered Prosperity Ending P-SNAP Harms Georgians May 18, 2022 / May 18, 2022 by Ife Finch Floyd Amid the high cost of food and a baby formula shortage pushing up prices for a critical source of infant nutrition, the Kemp Administration has declined to extend the Pandemic Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (P-SNAP). The pandemic created significant hardship among Georgia households including a rise in food insecurity, which is the consistent inability to […] Read more » P-SNAP Safety Net SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Blog Cash and Safety Net Ife Finch Floyd People Powered Prosperity Temporary Exemptions from SNAP’s Three-Month Time Limit Supports Food Security March 8, 2022 / March 8, 2022 by Ife Finch Floyd | 1 Comment on Temporary Exemptions from SNAP’s Three-Month Time Limit Supports Food Security Georgians recognize that when an individual cannot find a job or when the state experiences economic hardship, supports to help people afford food are critical. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp program) does just that. However, there is a rule within the SNAP program that punishes some individuals when […] Read more » Safety Net SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Blog Cash and Safety Net Higher Education Colleges and Universities Can Support Student SNAP Access March 10, 2021 / March 11, 2021 by Guest Contributor This guest blog is co-authored by MK Anderson and Charles Bliss. Charles Bliss of Atlanta Legal Aid has been the Director of Advocacy there since October 2005. Prior to that, he worked in private practice representing employees in a variety of legal matters including employment discrimination and employment contracts. Prior to private practice, he worked […] Read more » college students Food Assistance Higher Education SNAP
Coronavirus Uncategorized GBPI Letter Urges Senators to Pass Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief December 8, 2020 / December 9, 2020 by Alex Welch December 4, 2020 Senator David Perdue455 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington DC 20510 Dear Senator Perdue, The holiday season is supposed to be a time filled with joy and shared with loved ones. But this year, too many Georgians are unable to afford enough to eat, pay bills, or keep up with the rent and families […] Read more » Budget coronavirus COVID-19 SNAP Unemployment
Alex Camardelle Cash and Safety Net People Powered Prosperity Reports Cash Matters: Reimagining Anti-Racist TANF Policies in Georgia October 1, 2020 / October 13, 2026 by Alex Camardelle | 1 Comment on Cash Matters: Reimagining Anti-Racist TANF Policies in Georgia Download PDF This report was written in partnership with Ray Khalfani, Research Associate This report contains research and policy solutions that are part of a broader anti-racist vision to reverse racial disparities in Georgia. These disparities are caused and perpetuated by structural racism, a collection of discriminatory policies and racial biases across several […] Read more » anti-racist racial equity Safety Net SNAP TANF
