Access for All: Innovation for Equitable SNAP Delivery
New technologies and policy changes can modernize SNAP benefit delivery to ensure equitable and inclusive access.
This report examines how the current SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system functions and explores ways to modernize benefit delivery while maintaining equity and inclusion.
It highlights challenges such as outdated technology, limited online purchasing options, and stigma associated with using EBT cards in certain settings. Recommendations include expanding online purchasing, integrating mobile payment options, reducing barriers for retailers, and improving system reliability. The report also emphasizes the need for federal and state policymakers to prioritize technological upgrades that ensure SNAP participants can access food in the same way as other consumers​
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