What is “churn” in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? How does SNAP churn disproportionately impact older adults, particularly those with fixed incomes?
A significant contributor to food insecurity, “churn” occurs when households experience temporary disenrollment from SNAP, often due to administrative challenges during recertification. The far-reaching SNAP cuts in H.R. 1 are likely to intensify churn.
Learn more in FRAC’s research brief, an essential resource for those dedicated to improving food security among older adults.