Episode 6: SNAPFacts looks at the SNAP Benefits Reform in Nebraska.
Featuring UNOmaha student Hser Tha Kure and Honorable State Senator Megan Hunt, 8th Legislative District in Omaha.
In this episode we look at the process and likelihood of SNAP reform in Nebraska and the importance of state action to help those experiencing food insecurity.
Episode 5: SNAPFacts looks at the facts surrounding hunger and our collective responses to hunger.
Featuring UNOmaha student Abby Musick and Craig Gundersen, ACES Distinguished Professor in Agricultural Strategy in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois.
In this episode we look at the facts behind hunger in America, the reality of college hunger and the future of SNAP Benefits.
Episode 4: SNAPFacts looks at SNAP Benefits and the impact of hunger on our aging community.
Featuring UNOmaha student Katie Swan and Carolina Padilla, Executive Director at Intercultural Senior Center.
In this episode we look at SNAP Benefits and its impact on poverty, food insecurity and social isolation among our senior citizens.
Episode 3: SNAPFacts looks at SNAP Outreach Efforts across Nebraska.
Featuring UNOmaha student Hannah Olafson and Shelley Mann, Assistant Director of SNAP at Food Bank for the Heartland.
In this episode we look at the myths and misconceptions of SNAP and the process of getting SNAP Benefits to food insecure households.
Episode 2: SNAPFacts looks at the relation between food pantries and SNAP Outreach.
Featuring UNOmaha student Katie Swan and Craig Howell, Director Community Partnerships at Together.
In this episode we look at the strengths and challenges of food pantries and whether food pantries are doing enough to help their community access SNAP Benefits.
Episode 1: SNAPFacts looks at SNAP Benefits from the eyes of a food pantry and SNAP Benefits community recipient.
Featuring UNOmaha student Hannah Olafson and SNAP recipient Toni G.
In this episode we look at the difficulties of feeding a family while relying upon SNAP Benefits and food pantry support.