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People subject to SNAP time limits can meet these work requirements through volunteering or unpaid work. But access to that option varies widely depending on how states promote, administer, and support it.
FRAC’s review of all 50 states and the District of Columbia examines how states communicate and support the volunteer option, highlights leading practices, and identifies the obstacles that can prevent participants from using volunteering to maintain SNAP eligibility.
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Federal regulations allow people subject to SNAP time limits to meet their requirements by “working for food” and volunteering at a state-approved nonprofit or public agency. But volunteering is not as simple or beneficial as it may sound. Learn why in FRAC’s fact sheet.
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During the 2025–2026 school year, a record 55,362 schools offered breakfast and lunch to all their students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), according to FRAC’s latest CEP report.
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Strong summer meal programs require intentional planning, accessible sites, strong operations, effective outreach, and ongoing improvement. Learn more in FRAC’s webinar recap.
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