HHSC: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Incentive Study Workgroup
The Workgroup gathered to conduct a roundtable discussion on local SNAP Incentive Programs including a presentation on specialty crops, consumer trends, trade, and SNAP; a presentation on the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program grant; and strategies members use to encourage the purchase of eligible fruit/vegetables using SNAP.
Members of the Workgroup Appear below:
Welcome and opening remarks. The meeting was convened by the Chair. There will be a total of three meetings. The findings will be reported to SNAP ED directly.
Review of action items from last meeting:
Review and update the inventory - completed
Send updated spreadsheet - completed
Inventory changes: Combined feedback and organized an excel spread sheet with four tabs:
Snap incentive programs in Texas and Health Incentive Program from Harris County
Breakdown of the details on food bucks in Texas with organizations that are engaged in the effort. Some fine-tuning has to happen.
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