Welc elcome t e to Macr acroe oeco conomics cs! Social - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Welc elcome t e to Macr acroe oeco conomics cs! Social Assistance during COVID-19 Food security and income maintenance Food Security and Income Support Columbia School of Social Work Office of Professional Engagement Robert Paul Hartley,
Food security and income maintenance
Food Security and Income Support
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 2
Robert Paul Hartley, MDiv, PhD John Robertson, MSW, LMSW, PhD Special guest: Bradley Hardy, PhD, American University Thank you to Nasia Daley, Tiffany Rasmussen, and Jania Stewart-James.
securit ity and and the the pand andemi mic
assist stance po ce poli licy cy r res esponse se
pplemental al Nutrit ition As Assis istan ance ce Program am (SN SNAP)
Other USD SDA A program ams s and d sources ces of food d assis sistan ance ce
nera rable groups and and ine inequal uality ity
Senior he heal alth and and hung unger
ncome sup upport p pol
icy; re relie ief f che hecks
stions s throughout (li live e chat d discu cuss ssion w welco elcome! e!)
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 3
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 4
https://www.hamiltonproject.org/blog/the_covid_19_crisis_has_already_left_too_many_children_hungry_in_america
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 5
Abigail Wozniak, Joe Willey, Jennifer Benz, and Nick Hart. COVID Impact Survey: Version 2 [dataset]. Chicago, IL: National Opinion Research Center, 2020.
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 6
urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/101931/supporting_food_service_workers_during_covid-19_pandemic.pdf 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Unin insuran ance ce rate of food d ser ervice ice workers s by state, 2017
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 7
urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/101931/supporting_food_service_workers_during_covid-19_pandemic.pdf 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Unin insuran ance ce rate of food d ser ervice ice workers s by state, 2017 Me Medicaid nonexpan ansio ion st stat ates (32.6% on n average)
*
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 8 Volunteers hand out potatoes donated by Washington potato famers in Auburn, Washington, on May 7. According to Grant Morris of Schneider Farms, the food service industry slowdown has resulted in a million pounds of excess potatoes in the state. Jason Redmond/AFP/Getty Images
https://www.vox.com/2020/5/9/21251895/food-banks-lines-pandemic
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 9 Cars line up for food in the Maverik Center parking lot in West Valley City, Utah, on April 24. Rick Bowmer/AP
https://www.vox.com/2020/5/9/21251895/food-banks-lines-pandemic
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 10 A line for lunch at Sharing & Caring Hands in Minneapolis, Minnesota,
https://www.vox.com/2020/5/9/21251895/food-banks-lines-pandemic
March 6, 2020: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act
March 18, 2 2020: : Famil amilie ies Fir First C t Cor
navir virus Response A Act (FFC (FFCRA RA) March 27, , 2020: : Cor
navir virus A Aid id, Relie ief, f, and and Ec Economic Securit rity (C (CARE RES) A Act
April 24, 2020: Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 11
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 12
https://www.fns.usda.gov/disaster/pandemic/covid-19
Women, Infants and Children (WIC WIC)
meal als
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 13
https://www.fns.usda.gov/disaster/pandemic/covid-19
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 14
https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/annual-4.xls appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Coronavirus%20Supplemental%20Appropriations%20Summary_FINAL.pdf
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 15
http://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/pd/SNAPZip69throughCurrent.zip https://www.covid-impact.org
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 16
up to the maximum benefit (2-month limit)
receive free or reduced-price school meals
requirements during national emergency
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 17
https://www.fns.usda.gov/disaster/pandemic/covid-19/snap-waivers-flexibilities
On a avera rage (base sed on
recent a and pe peak e est st.) Percent of
s receiving the he ma maximum be benefi fit About 4 t 40% % wou
ld n not be benefit fr from
eme merg rgency a all llotments
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 18
https://www.fns.usda.gov/resource/snap-quality-control-data (comparing 2013 and 2018 estimates)
Bradley Hardy, American University, and Jim Ziliak, University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research
work requirements (until economy improves)
Dottie Rosenbaum, CBPP senior fellow
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 19
work requirements (next 4 months)
How wil will Stat tates kno know what kind what kinds of
requests FNS FNS is is ap approving ving?
All incoming requests will be posted to the FNS website within 10 days of receipt. Responses will be sent to State agencies, disseminated by Regional Offices, and posted to the FNS website within 10 days of issuance. Blanket approvals issued by FNS for adjustments under FFCRA will also be posted to the FNS website within 10 days.
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 20
https://www.fns.usda.gov/disaster/pandemic/ covid-19/snap-waivers-flexibilities
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 21
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/media/file/NY-SNAP-COV-EmergencyAllotments-Approval.pdf
Approved now
All states are approved
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 22
fns.usda.gov/disaster/pandemic/covid-19/snap-waivers-flexibilities; updated May 2, 2020
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 23
fns.usda.gov/disaster/pandemic/covid-19/snap-waivers-flexibilities; updated May 23, 2020
Approved Not approved
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 24
An expanding pilot program that lets food stamp recipients use their benefits online is helping them avoid lines at supermarkets like this one. Desiree Rios for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/your-money/food-stamps-snap-coronavirus.html
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 25
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/your-money/food-stamps-snap-coronavirus.html
In New York:
As of May 1, 2020: Participating Planning phase
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 26
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/online-purchasing-pilot
As of May 23, 2020: Participating Planning phase
In New York:
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 27
“For every meal that is provided through a food bank, SNAP AP provide ides s 9 meal eals, which is why […] we need benefit increases to solve this issue.”
https://twitter.com/hamiltonproj/status/1261287302321655808
$19 billion intermediate relief program
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 28
CFAP will use the funding and authorities provided in the CARES Act, the Families First Act, and other USDA existing authorities.
1.
Direct Sup Suppo port to Far armers and and Ranc anchers: $16 billion in direct support based on actual losses for agricultural producers. 2.
USDA A Purch chase se and d Dist istrib ibutio ion: USDA will partner with distributors to purchase $3 billion to provide a pre-approved box of fresh produce, dairy, and meat products to food banks, community and faith-based
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 29
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/04/17/usda-announces-coronavirus-food-assistance-program
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 30
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2020/04/13/farmers-destroy-food-banks-lemon-ctn-vpx.cnn
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 31
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2020/04/13/farmers-destroy-food-banks-lemon-ctn-vpx.cnn
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 32
Finding your local food bank
https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 33
https://www.feedingamerica.org/our-work/our-approach
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 34
https://www.feedingamerica.org/our-work/our-approach
Help NYC YC: Map of free food resources across the city, including food pantries and Grab & Go meals at NYC Schools, available for all children or adults in need
HRA: : To sign up for SNAP benefits or cash assistance from home
lpNo NowNY NYC: : For ways to donate food, cash, or supplies to those in need
YC Food De Delivery Assistanc nce: : If you cannot go out to get food, no one can bring you food, and you are not able to use private delivery options, New York City will deliver emergency meals to you for three days. Check your eligibility and sign up
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 35
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 36
1,202, 202,000, 000,000 000 + 1,800 800 + $1 $1,069, 069,000, 000,000 000
Returned to the community NYC charities served Free meals provided Pantry Soup kitchen Mobile pantry Mobile soup kitchen Senior service Home deliveries
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 37
to COVID: https://mutualaid.nyc
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 38
https://mutualaid.nyc/resources-groups
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 39
Health and Hunger Issues among the Aging Population
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 40
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 41
government
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 42
close where older adults receive meals
preventative health measures
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 43
National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs
mealsonwheelsamerica.org/learn-more/national/press-room/news/2020/03/09/meals-on-wheels-america-and- nanasp-issue-a-joint-statement-on-covid-19-and-need-for-supplemental-senior-nutrition-funding-and-support
Economic Impact Payment, “relief rebate”, and other sources of support
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 44
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 45
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 46
https://news.gallup.com/poll/308177/half-plan-spend-relief-money-bills-essentials.aspx
IRS.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 47
payment
per week, prioritizing lower-income filers
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 48
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center https://waysandmeans.house.gov/sites/democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov/files/documents/ 2020.04.16%20Rebate%20Payment%20Timeline%20FINAL.pdf
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 49
Abigail Wozniak, Joe Willey, Jennifer Benz, and Nick Hart. COVID Impact Survey: Version 2 [dataset]. Chicago, IL: National Opinion Research Center, 2020.
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 50
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 51
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 52
https://www.fns.usda.gov/covid-19/questions-answers-related-covid-19
https://www.cbpp.org/research/food-assistance/policy-basics-the- supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap
https://www.povertycenter.columbia.edu/news
(Parolin and Harris, March 2020)
(Hartley, Wimer, and Waldfogel, March 2019)
(Wimer, Maury, and Bahl, December, 2018)
(Laird, Hartley, Pac, Wimer, and Waldfogel, January 2018)
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 53
“The 2020 CPI forecast indicates a continuation of low inflation at grocery stores and supermarkets. While it is likely that month-to-month volatility will increase as supply chains and the economy adjust to the coronavirus outbreak, we do not now expect big changes to food-at-home prices for the year overall. In n 2020, food-at-home pr prices ar are expe xpected t to inc increase be between 0.5 and and 1.5 pe percent, potentially the fifth year in a row with deflating or lower- than-average inflating retail food prices. Food-away ay-from- home me pr prices ar are expe xpected to inc increase in in a a ran ange be between 1.5 a 5 and 2. 2.5 p 5 percent in 2020 2020.”
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 54
https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-price-outlook/summary-findings/
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 55
https://research.upjohn.org/up_press/257
Nineteen states, the District of Columbia, the City of New York, and three private plaintiffs have moved to enjoin preliminarily and to stay this new federal rule, issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), that would limit state-implemented waivers of the work requirements on which receipt of food assistance from SNAP may be conditioned.
Adults Without Dependents, 84 Fed. Reg. 66782 [Dec. 5, 2019]
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 56
https://ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2020cv0119-51
The low-income Americans targeted by USDA’s Final Rule depend on monthly SNAP benefits to avoid hunger. These SNAP participants may wield little political or economic power, but, nonetheless, USDA’s proposed changes to take away nutrition benefits from almost 700,000 people prompted mor
100,000 comme mments, the majority of which the agency concedes were opposed to the proposed changes.
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 57
https://ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2020cv0119-51
emergency allotments are added up to maximum
SNAP eligibility/benefit determination
income similar to usual practice
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 58
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 59
maximum benefit for a household’s size
terminate benefits when a household’s circumstances change or found to be ineligible
expedited processing
the primary source of verification for all items except residency and household size
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 60
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/resource-files/SNAP-COVID19-Multiple- Adjustment-Denials.pdf
Due Due t to C Covid vid-19 [ [check ck a all ll that a apply pply]:
Residents of the State are confirmed to have contracted Covid-19 Some or all areas of the State are containment or quarantine zones Businesses have closed or significantly reduced their hours The State’s residents have experienced economic impacts due to job suspensions or losses The State’s residents have been directed to practice social distancing
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 61
U.S. Assistance Policy for Covid-19 62
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/us/politics/coronavirus-native-american-tribes-treasury-stimulus.html
“The outcome of the lawsuits will dictate how the stimulus funds and any future relief are distributed among the 574 federally recognized tribes, tribal leaders and advocates
guarantees that some of the aid will remain frozen, leaving tribal citizens without critical federal assistance even as the number
reservations eclipses that of entire states.”