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Notes from My SNAP Interviews

As a public health researcher I interviewed 30 low-income households across cities, documenting expectations and coping strategies for delayed benefits. Some switched kids’ lunches to cheaper carbs, others sold belongings, some began queuing overnight at community tables. I compiled these field notes and found a common thread: information asymmetry amplifies panic. Households that received timely state texts fared much better. Transparent, immediate communication in a crisis is almost as valuable as emergency cash. #SNAPInterrupted #ResearchFindings #PublicHealth