The Rutgers SNAP Gap Project explored perceived barriers to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in families that have children that participate in the Free and Reduced-Price School Meal program. Focus groups were held in English and Spanish at twelve school districts across New Jersey. There were 19 groups in 2023 and 12 in 2024, with a total of 228 caregivers sharing their impressions about SNAP. The research team interviewed SNAP administrators at the county level and school administrators to learn more about their perspectives on SNAP as well. Finally, schools were given funding to hold events and create projects that promoted SNAP to their communities in a culturally appropriate and stigma free manner.
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