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CLASP today released a major report providing detailed policy recommendations that form a new, anti-racist vision for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As the Biden-Harris Administration shares its vision to end hunger, the report underscores the importance of centering racial equity and partnering with individuals who have lived experience to shape public benefits programs.
CLASP co-authored the report in collaboration with the Community Partnership Group (CPG), a national group of activists who partner with nonprofits, administering agencies, and policymakers to bring the expertise of people directly impacted by poverty and/or anti-poverty programs to federal and state policymaking.
The CLASP report details a framework for reshaping SNAP, emphasizing that:
- SNAP must be available to all of those who need it.
- SNAP benefits must be sufficient to provide healthy meals that honor varied cultures.
- Using a trauma-informed lens can help policymakers meet recipients’ needs.
- Trust and respect must be considered during the application and renewal process.
- Policymakers must trust that recipients can make the best choices for their families.
- Administrators and policymakers should use strategies that provide access to greater opportunities for education, better jobs, and supportive services.
- Feedback and consultation with community members who receive SNAP matters.
Today’s conference was the first convening on hunger at the White House in more than fifty years. President Biden announced a national strategy, including commitments to expand access to SNAP and other nutritional supports, as well as broader anti-poverty programs. Among the guests at the White House Conference were members of the Community Partnership Group.
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