Resource Human-Centered Design

Why Californians need food assistance: The stories behind the numbers

Californians who receive food assistance come from all backgrounds, but many share a similar story: they were barely getting by financially when they were tipped into crisis by an unexpected expense or loss of income. This site shares their stories.

Organization: Code for America
Published Year: 2019

The document highlights the impact of Code for America’s work on simplifying and improving access to SNAP (food assistance) benefits through digital tools and user-centered design.

It shares stories from individuals and families who have benefited from these improvements, demonstrating how technology can reduce barriers and streamline the application process for essential services.