Coordinating SNAP and Nutrition Supports to Reduce Child Hunger; Illinois: Strengthening Connections to Nutrition Benefits for Children Through Improved Technology and Data Sharing
This case study highlights how Illinois is modernizing its student data infrastructure and interagency data sharing to increase access to SNAP and Summer EBT benefits for eligible children and families, particularly those facing systemic barriers.
A documentation of the state’s efforts to improve access to nutrition benefits, specifically SNAP and Summer EBT, by enhancing student data systems and fostering collaboration across education and human services agencies.
The case study outlines key strategies, including upgrading data infrastructure, automating eligibility verification, and implementing privacy-aware data-sharing agreements. It highlights successes such as reducing manual processing, improving outreach to underserved populations, and advancing racial equity. Challenges like fragmented data systems and cross-agency coordination are also discussed, along with lessons learned and recommendations for sustaining progress beyond the project period.
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