SNAP State Release

People with Disabilities in Georgia Now Can Avoid COVID-19 by Getting Groceries Delivered

Atlanta, Georgia, June 9 – As the summer begins and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the disability nonprofit RespectAbility congratulates the leaders of Georgia for enabling people with disabilities who rely on SNAP to avoid the high risk of shopping for food in person.

Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that beneficiaries in Georgia and 12 other states now could use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to order groceries online. This is a significant expansion of a pilot program that, before COVID-19, only covered six states. This means that, according to the USDA, 90 percent of SNAP participants now have the option to safely order groceries through Amazon or Walmart.

“This is potentially lifesaving news for the approximately 441,000 Georgians with disabilities who depend on food stamps to put food on the table,” said Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President and CEO of RespectAbility. “We are grateful that Gov. Brian Kemp and the state of Georgia are committed to supporting the disability community.” [continue reading…]

Millions with Disabilities Still Forced to Choose Between Food and COVID-19

Des Moines, Iowa, May 19 – The disability nonprofit RespectAbility congratulates the USDA and the state of Iowa for enabling people with disabilities who rely on SNAP to avoid the high risk of shopping for food in person. The CDC reports that approximately 90 percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have underlying conditions. People with disabilities and other historically marginalized communities are the groups most likely to have these conditions, and are among the most at risk for severe complications from the coronavirus.

“This is potentially lifesaving news for the approximately 98,000 Iowans with disabilities who depend on food stamps to put food on the table,” said Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President and CEO of RespectAbility. “We are grateful that Gov. Kim Reynolds and the state of Iowa are committed to supporting the disability community.” [continue reading…]

Millions with Disabilities Still Forced to Choose Between Food and COVID-19

Denver, Colorado, May 19 – The disability nonprofit RespectAbility congratulates the USDA and the state of Colorado for enabling people with disabilities who rely on SNAP to avoid the high risk of shopping for food in person. The CDC reports that approximately 90 percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have underlying conditions. People with disabilities and other historically marginalized communities are the groups most likely to have these conditions, and are among the most at risk for severe complications from the coronavirus.

“This is potentially lifesaving news for the approximately 125,000 Coloradans with disabilities who depend on food stamps to put food on the table,” said Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President and CEO of RespectAbility. “We are grateful that Gov. Jared Polis and the state of Colorado are committed to supporting the disability community.” [continue reading…]

Millions with Disabilities Still Forced to Choose Between Food and COVID-19

Frankfort, Kentucky, May 19 – The disability nonprofit RespectAbility congratulates the USDA and the state of Kentucky for enabling people with disabilities who rely on SNAP to avoid the high risk of shopping for food in person. The CDC reports that approximately 90 percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have underlying conditions. People with disabilities and other historically marginalized communities are the groups most likely to have these conditions, and are among the most at risk for severe complications from the coronavirus.

“This is potentially lifesaving news for the approximately 175,000 Kentuckians with disabilities who depend on food stamps to put food on the table,” said Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President and CEO of RespectAbility. “We are grateful that Gov. Andy Beshear and the state of Kentucky are committed to supporting the disability community.” [continue reading…]

Millions with Disabilities Still Forced to Choose Between Food and COVID-19

Jefferson City, Missouri, May 19 – The disability nonprofit RespectAbility congratulates the USDA and the state of Missouri for enabling people with disabilities who rely on SNAP to avoid the high risk of shopping for food in person. The CDC reports that approximately 90 percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have underlying conditions. People with disabilities and other historically marginalized communities are the groups most likely to have these conditions, and are among the most at risk for severe complications from the coronavirus.

“This is potentially lifesaving news for the approximately 208,000 Missourians with disabilities who depend on food stamps to put food on the table,” said Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President and CEO of RespectAbility. “We are grateful that Gov. Jim Parsons and the state of Missouri are committed to supporting the disability community.” [continue reading…]

Millions with Disabilities Still Forced to Choose Between Food and COVID-19

Lincoln, Nebraska, May 19 – The disability nonprofit RespectAbility congratulates the USDA and the state of Nebraska for enabling people with disabilities who rely on SNAP to avoid the high risk of shopping for food in person. The CDC reports that approximately 90 percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have underlying conditions. People with disabilities and other historically marginalized communities are the groups most likely to have these conditions, and are among the most at risk for severe complications from the coronavirus.

“This is potentially lifesaving news for the approximately 47,000 Nebraskans with disabilities who depend on food stamps to put food on the table,” said Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President and CEO of RespectAbility. “We are grateful that Gov. Pete Ricketts and the state of Nebraska are committed to supporting the disability community.” [continue reading…]

Millions with Disabilities Still Forced to Choose Between Food and COVID-19

Albany, New York, May 19 – The disability nonprofit RespectAbility congratulates the USDA and the state of New York for enabling people with disabilities who rely on SNAP to avoid the high risk of shopping for food in person. The CDC reports that approximately 90 percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have underlying conditions. People with disabilities and other historically marginalized communities are the groups most likely to have these conditions, and are among the most at risk for severe complications from the coronavirus.

“This is potentially lifesaving news for the approximately 791,000 New Yorkers with disabilities who depend on food stamps to put food on the table,” said Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President and CEO of RespectAbility. “We are grateful that Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state of New York are committed to supporting the disability community.” [continue reading…]

Millions with Disabilities Still Forced to Choose Between Food and COVID-19

Providence, Rhode Island, May 19 – The disability nonprofit RespectAbility congratulates the USDA and the state of Rhode Island for enabling people with disabilities who rely on SNAP to avoid the high risk of shopping for food in person. The CDC reports that approximately 90 percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have underlying conditions. People with disabilities and other historically marginalized communities are the groups most likely to have these conditions, and are among the most at risk for severe complications from the coronavirus.

“This is potentially lifesaving news for the approximately 45,000 Rhode Islanders with disabilities who depend on food stamps to put food on the table,” said Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President and CEO of RespectAbility. “We are grateful that Gov. Gina Raimondo and the state of Rhode Island are committed to supporting the disability community.” [continue reading…]

Millions with Disabilities Still Forced to Choose Between Food and COVID-19

Nashville, Tennessee, May 19 – The disability nonprofit RespectAbility congratulates the USDA and the state of Tennessee for enabling people with disabilities who rely on SNAP to avoid the high risk of shopping for food in person. The CDC reports that approximately 90 percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have underlying conditions. People with disabilities and other historically marginalized communities are the groups most likely to have these conditions, and are among the most at risk for severe complications from the coronavirus.

“This is potentially lifesaving news for the approximately 278,000 Tennesseans with disabilities who depend on food stamps to put food on the table,” said Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President and CEO of RespectAbility. “We are grateful that Gov. Bill Lee and the state of Tennessee are committed to supporting the disability community.” [continue reading…]