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SNAP
May 2025

Budget Reconciliation Efforts to Cut Food Assistance Threaten Floridians — and the State Budget

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Budget Reconciliation Efforts to Cut Food Assistance Threaten Floridians — and the State Budget

By
Cindy Huddleston
Apr 2025

Hope Florida Should Do a Deeper Dive Into a Family’s Long-Term Well-Being After They Leave Critical Basic Needs Programs

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Hope Florida Should Do a Deeper Dive Into a Family’s Long-Term Well-Being After They Leave Critical Basic Needs Programs

By
Cindy Huddleston
Apr 2025

Floridians in Every County Rely on Safety Net Programs That Are at Risk in Federal Budget Negotiations

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Floridians in Every County Rely on Safety Net Programs That Are at Risk in Federal Budget Negotiations

By
FPI Staff
Mar 2025

Town Hall: How Proposed Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP Could Impact Floridians

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Town Hall: How Proposed Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP Could Impact Floridians

By
FPI Staff
Mar 2025

2025 Policy Agenda

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2025 Policy Agenda

By
FPI Staff
Feb 2025

5 Ways That Deep Federal Cuts Being Floated in the US House Could Hurt Floridians

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5 Ways That Deep Federal Cuts Being Floated in the US House Could Hurt Floridians

By
FPI Staff
Oct 2024

Hurricane Helene Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Hurricane Helene Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
FPI Staff
Oct 2024

Hurricane Milton Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Hurricane Milton Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
FPI Staff
Sep 2024

Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: General Government

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Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: General Government

By
Cicely Hodges
Jun 2024

Three Ways SNAP Can Help Floridians After a Disaster

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Three Ways SNAP Can Help Floridians After a Disaster

By
Cindy Huddleston
Mar 2024

FL's Expansion of SNAP Mandatory Work Requirements Will Hurt Program Participants

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FL's Expansion of SNAP Mandatory Work Requirements Will Hurt Program Participants

By
Cindy Huddleston
Feb 2024

5 Reasons Why Florida Lawmakers Should Lift the Lifetime Ban on SNAP and TANF for People with Past Felony Drug Convictions

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5 Reasons Why Florida Lawmakers Should Lift the Lifetime Ban on SNAP and TANF for People with Past Felony Drug Convictions

By
Cindy Huddleston
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Oct 2023

Hurricane Idalia Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Hurricane Idalia Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
FPI Staff
Sep 2023

Florida’s SNAP Work Reporting Requirements: What Community Groups and Others Should Know About the New Federal Law

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Florida’s SNAP Work Reporting Requirements: What Community Groups and Others Should Know About the New Federal Law

By
Cindy Huddleston
Aug 2023

Hurricane Response: A Guide to State, Local, and Federal Resources

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Hurricane Response: A Guide to State, Local, and Federal Resources

By
FPI Staff
Jun 2023

Thousands of Floridians at Risk of Losing SNAP Under Expanded Work Reporting Requirements

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Thousands of Floridians at Risk of Losing SNAP Under Expanded Work Reporting Requirements

By
Cindy Huddleston
Jun 2023

New Work Reporting Requirements for Older SNAP Participants: Frequently Asked Questions

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New Work Reporting Requirements for Older SNAP Participants: Frequently Asked Questions

By
Cindy Huddleston
May 2023

Florida’s Early Fall Off the SNAP Hunger Cliff Cost the State Billions

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Florida’s Early Fall Off the SNAP Hunger Cliff Cost the State Billions

By
Cindy Huddleston
Apr 2023

Florida House and Senate FY 2023-24 Budget Proposals

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Florida House and Senate FY 2023-24 Budget Proposals

By
FPI Staff
Apr 2023

Nourishing Communities: How SNAP Became Florida’s Most Effective Anti-Hunger Program

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Nourishing Communities: How SNAP Became Florida’s Most Effective Anti-Hunger Program

By
Cindy Huddleston
Mar 2023

Florida SNAP Calculator

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Florida SNAP Calculator

By
FPI Staff
Nov 2022

Hurricane Ian Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Hurricane Ian Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
FPI Staff
Nov 2022

Hurricane Ian D-SNAP: Frequently Asked Questions

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Hurricane Ian D-SNAP: Frequently Asked Questions

By
Cindy Huddleston
Nov 2022

SNAP is a Critical Support for Thousands of FL Veterans

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SNAP is a Critical Support for Thousands of FL Veterans

By
Cindy Huddleston
SNAC
Aug 2022

Florida Lawmakers Must Do More to Improve Child Well-Being

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Florida Lawmakers Must Do More to Improve Child Well-Being

By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Apr 2022

How did the FL Legislature Approach Criminal Justice Reform this Past Session?

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How did the FL Legislature Approach Criminal Justice Reform this Past Session?

By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Apr 2022

The Florida Project: Recommendations for Healthy Eating SNAP Pilot Projects

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The Florida Project: Recommendations for Healthy Eating SNAP Pilot Projects

By
Cindy Huddleston
Apr 2022

COVID-19 Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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COVID-19 Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
Anne Swerlick
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Apr 2022

COVID-19's Lingering Effects on Florida Families

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COVID-19's Lingering Effects on Florida Families

By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Feb 2022

SNAP Participants in FL are Seeing Smaller Benefits

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SNAP Participants in FL are Seeing Smaller Benefits

By
Cindy Huddleston
Feb 2022

Food Assistance Participants Do Not Have to Worry About Public Charge

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Food Assistance Participants Do Not Have to Worry About Public Charge

By
Cindy Huddleston
Jan 2022

Session Preview: FPI Priority Legislative Agenda for 2022

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Session Preview: FPI Priority Legislative Agenda for 2022

By
FPI Staff
Nov 2021

New Bill Would Ease Reentry Woes

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New Bill Would Ease Reentry Woes

By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Cindy Huddleston
Criminal Justice
Oct 2021

SNAP Excess Medical Expense Deductions Toolkit

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SNAP Excess Medical Expense Deductions Toolkit

By
Cindy Huddleston
safety net advocacy
Oct 2021

Florida’s 2021 Summer P-EBT Program: Frequently Asked Questions

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Florida’s 2021 Summer P-EBT Program: Frequently Asked Questions

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Oct 2021

What to Expect: SNAP Benefit Changes

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What to Expect: SNAP Benefit Changes

By
FPI Staff
Federal Policy Research
Sep 2021

Summer P-EBT Victory Shows That Engaged Floridians Can Effect Real Change

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Summer P-EBT Victory Shows That Engaged Floridians Can Effect Real Change

By
Cindy Huddleston
safety net advocacy
Jul 2021

Food Insecurity: An Unintended Consequence of Florida's Emergency Declaration Expiring

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Food Insecurity: An Unintended Consequence of Florida's Emergency Declaration Expiring

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Mar 2021

Florida’s Safety Net Lives Up To its Name During the Pandemic, But There is More Work to be Done

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Florida’s Safety Net Lives Up To its Name During the Pandemic, But There is More Work to be Done

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Feb 2021

Still Too Early to Reinstate Work Requirements in Safety Net Programs

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Still Too Early to Reinstate Work Requirements in Safety Net Programs

By
Cindy Huddleston
coronavirus
Nov 2020

Hunger Makes Holidays Stressful, But SNAP Provides Relief

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Hunger Makes Holidays Stressful, But SNAP Provides Relief

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Oct 2020

Now is Not the Time to Reimpose Work Mandates on Safety Net Program Participants

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Now is Not the Time to Reimpose Work Mandates on Safety Net Program Participants

By
Cindy Huddleston
SNAC
Oct 2020

P-EBT Reboot: FL Should Take Advantage of New Opportunities to Feed Hungry Children

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P-EBT Reboot: FL Should Take Advantage of New Opportunities to Feed Hungry Children

By
Cindy Huddleston
COVID-19 policy response
Sep 2020

Smart Policy Changes Would Alleviate 'Benefits Cliff' Under Increasing Wages

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Smart Policy Changes Would Alleviate 'Benefits Cliff' Under Increasing Wages

By
Anne Swerlick
Cindy Huddleston
Holly Bullard
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
improve access to child care
Sep 2020

Let the Sunshine In: Families Need More Transparency from Agencies Administering Safety Net Programs

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Let the Sunshine In: Families Need More Transparency from Agencies Administering Safety Net Programs

By
Cindy Huddleston
Anne Swerlick
SNAC
Aug 2020

SNAP and Medicaid Relief in HEROES Act Would Boost  Florida's Economy

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SNAP and Medicaid Relief in HEROES Act Would Boost  Florida's Economy

By
Cindy Huddleston
Anne Swerlick
COVID-19 policy response
Jul 2020

Florida Families Would Face Devastating Hardship Under Senate Majority Bill Package

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Florida Families Would Face Devastating Hardship Under Senate Majority Bill Package

By
Sadaf Knight
Safety Net
Jul 2020

The Height of COVID-19: Not the Time to Pull Back Safety Net Protections

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The Height of COVID-19: Not the Time to Pull Back Safety Net Protections

By
Anne Swerlick
Cindy Huddleston
COVID-19 policy response
Jul 2020

P-EBT in Florida: Now That July 21 Has Come and Gone...

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P-EBT in Florida: Now That July 21 Has Come and Gone...

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
May 2020

P-EBT in Florida: Food Assistance for Families While Schools are Closed

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P-EBT in Florida: Food Assistance for Families While Schools are Closed

By
Cindy Huddleston
coronavirus
May 2020

April Data Show That Safety Net Programs are Crucial for Floridians in Need of Food and Medical Care

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April Data Show That Safety Net Programs are Crucial for Floridians in Need of Food and Medical Care

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Apr 2020

SNAP Work Requirements and Time Limits Temporarily Suspended

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SNAP Work Requirements and Time Limits Temporarily Suspended

By
FPI Staff
coronavirus
Apr 2020

Extra Emergency SNAP Benefits Fact Sheet

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Extra Emergency SNAP Benefits Fact Sheet

By
Cindy Huddleston
coronavirus
Mar 2020

Policy Recommendations for Strengthening FL's Safety Net

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Policy Recommendations for Strengthening FL's Safety Net

By
Anne Swerlick
Cindy Huddleston
SNAC
Mar 2020

Preparing for Coronavirus: Thousands of At-Risk Floridians in Safety Net Programs Face Hardship

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Preparing for Coronavirus: Thousands of At-Risk Floridians in Safety Net Programs Face Hardship

By
Cindy Huddleston
coronavirus
Feb 2020

What is the New ‘Public Charge’ Rule, and Who Will Be Affected?

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What is the New ‘Public Charge’ Rule, and Who Will Be Affected?

By
FPI Staff
Safety Net
Dec 2019

USDA’s Three Rules to Slash SNAP

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USDA’s Three Rules to Slash SNAP

By
Cindy Huddleston
economy
Nov 2019

Almost 200,000 FL Children Could Lose Free School Lunch

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Almost 200,000 FL Children Could Lose Free School Lunch

By
Cindy Huddleston
SNAP
Sep 2019

Gov's Veto a Starting Point for Discussion on Food Deserts 

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Gov's Veto a Starting Point for Discussion on Food Deserts 

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Sep 2019

Help Spread the Word on Replacement SNAP

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Help Spread the Word on Replacement SNAP

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Aug 2019

Federal Proposal to Cut SNAP BBCE...

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Federal Proposal to Cut SNAP BBCE...

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Jul 2019

Report Touting Success of Florida’s SNAP Work Requirements...

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Report Touting Success of Florida’s SNAP Work Requirements...

By
Cindy Huddleston
work requirements
Jun 2019

USDA Proposal Would Tie Florida’s Hands at the Worst of Times 

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USDA Proposal Would Tie Florida’s Hands at the Worst of Times 

By
Cindy Huddleston
work requirements
Jun 2019

Hurricane Season and D-SNAP

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Hurricane Season and D-SNAP

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Mar 2019

There's No Time Limit on Hunger

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There's No Time Limit on Hunger

By
Cindy Huddleston
Racial and Ethnic Equity
Feb 2019

SNAP: The Shutdown is Over. But not the Aftermath.

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SNAP: The Shutdown is Over. But not the Aftermath.

By
Cindy Huddleston
SNAP
Jan 2019

Fed Shutdown to Impact SNAP for Millions of Floridians

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Fed Shutdown to Impact SNAP for Millions of Floridians

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Mar 2018

SNAP a Critical Poverty-Reduction Tool

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SNAP a Critical Poverty-Reduction Tool

By
Danielle Neal (intern)
SNAP
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