As indicated by the map above, many healthy food incentive programs are pursuing state-level funding to support their work. If you're just getting started, explore the suite of resources to the right to help point you in the right direction.

Get started by gauging staff capacity to do advocacy work and understanding your state's political landscape.

Lay the groundwork by building a coalition, getting to know key players in government, determining the timing of your ask, and building momentum while you prepare for advocacy work.

Introduce the new policy by identifying champions to move it forward and participating in the advocacy activities you've planned for.

Follow up after the vote (whether you were successful or not) by thanking your champions and continuing to stay politically engaged.

Many partners and organizations are passionate about advocating for nutrition incentives at the state and federal level. Find more resources to the right.

As practitioners who work with SNAP shoppers and agencies, it’s important that we have a foundational understanding of SNAP policy, and that we are aware of federal policy updates that impact SNAP.