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A great follow-up to my last post: "The poor can't keep up with the paperwork; that's how they get kicked off benefits. And that's done on purpose. That's a feature, not a bug, of these particular types of policies. The bureaucracy of proving that you are holding on to 20 hours of work... that's where so many people fall through the cracks." While millions of families wait on Capitol Hill to determine how much (or how little) they’ll receive in SNAP & WIC benefits, they need our help to find the emergency food resources they need NOW. Lemontree connects neighbors facing food insecurity to the free food in their backyard through an online directory and a tech-enabled helpline, and we serve over 4,000 users every day. I always say that food insecurity is a puzzle, and we're just a piece of it. Government assistance is another crucial piece, and this article does a great job of exploring the impact of these policies, including on the local economy, in a fresh format: https://lnkd.in/exEwvVjY

CEB DailyNews has published my article, “Super snap removals’ not permitted in Ninth Circuit.” Where federal jurisdiction is based on diversity as in Casola v. Dexcom, Inc., No. 23-55403 (9th Cir. Apr. 10, 2024), a home-state defendant cannot remove. 28 U.S.C. § 1441(b)(2). But that defect is deemed waived if the plaintiff does not seek remand within 30 days of the removal. The rule only apples to a “served” defendant, though, so if you remove before service, that “snap removal” might be effective. But what if you remove before the complaint is even filed? The Ninth Circuit holds that this “super-snap removal”—filed while the clerk is still processing the filing—is not effective. Notably, however, the panel did not decide what happens to regular “snap removals”—that is, where the complaint has been accepted as filed, but the defendant files a notice of removal before service. So if you’re minded to remove and your a home-state defendant, keep an eye on the docket.

One thing I'm focused on is creating very *practical* guidance for people navigating common issues in SNAP. Here is a v1 of help for people who missed an EBT deposit, and aren't sure what to do. (And many probably just immediately call their state, which can jam up phone lines!) I welcome both feedback/suggestions and if you work with SNAP participants and this is useful, linking to the page from your site! https://lnkd.in/g35B2Jcn

The new year brings new challenges. Read our latest eNewsletter here: https://conta.cc/3SzkocL For more information regarding how a computer glitch with the state of Tennessee is leaving thousands without SNAP benefits, view the Daily Memphian article below. #enews #dorothydaymemphis #newyearnewchallenges

Sometimes when States and Agencies tell me about the problem they have with data it's because it's based on data as old as a year prior. Which of course is insane. There's a LOT more that can lead to real consequences when it comes to data. When data isn't cleaned and matched to other data like: ⭐ Quality 🏢 Licensing 🔎 Business Name 🗺 Address 🧒 Desired Capacity 👶 _ 👦 Vacancy It's leading to ineffective referrals, lower families served, and a mess when it comes time to report on initiatives like UPK and TK enrollment. Projects and Programs that are contractually obligated to serve communities are ending up getting frustrated because they aren't able to get an accurate view of the landscape. This is just a small review of the problem that our customers are having. If this sounds vaguely familiar to some of the headaches data is causing your team feel free to follow the link below and see a case study on a State and R&R team that solved this and more. https://lnkd.in/e6VajED6

🚨 Attention SNAP recipients in TN! 🚨 TDHS is ready to provide replacement SNAP benefits to current households who suffered losses due to severe weather, power outages, or household misfortune. 🌪️💡🏠 These replacement benefits are available for existing SNAP recipients who: - Lost food due to a power outage of 12 hours or more - Lost food due to a household misfortune Individuals requesting replacement benefits need to sign an affidavit and send it to TDHS using the Upload Documents option, within the One DHS Customer Portal (https://onedhs.tn.gov/csp). SNAP recipients must request replacement benefits within 10 (ten) calendar days of experiencing food loss. Once approved, SNAP replacement benefits are issued on the current recipient’s EBT card. 💳 Replacement SNAP benefits will be authorized for the value of the loss only and can’t exceed the current month’s allotment. More: https://lnkd.in/e7KKRt2g

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🌞 Need help with groceries this summer? If your family benefits from SNAP, TANF, or your kids get free or reduced-price meals at school, you could automatically qualify for SUN Bucks! Don’t worry if you’re not auto-enrolled—just apply based on your income. SUN Bucks can be conveniently added to your existing SNAP account or issued as a new EBT card, depending on where you live. 🔗 Learn more and see if you qualify: https://hubs.la/Q02H7mHC0 📢 Spread the word! Sharing this info could help other families too!

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