Research

 

  • SNAP Take-up and Targeting (2018)
    • Rigorous research shows that targeted outreach and application assistance triples SNAP enrollment among people ages 60 and over
  • Reducing Hunger & Improving Outcomes (2017)
    • Cross-sector research indicates that access to SNAP reduces healthcare spending, improves health, and allows low-income seniors to age in place with dignity.
  • Reaching the Underserved in Pennsylvania (2014)
    • An evaluation conducted by Mathematica Policy Research demonstrates that BDT successfully increased SNAP participation among low-income seniors in Pennsylvania.