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Summary one paragraph description
Milwaukee County administers the Food Stamp Program in Milwaukee. The van was an existing vehicle used around the community to check clients' statuses on rent assistance. City of Milwaukee Housing Authority decided to add food stamps to the agenda for the van. Allowed disabled and elderly to access food stamps easily (to the front doors of their apartments/houses).
Goal short description of the policy or program goal
By driving a mobile benefits van/automobile to public housing sites, clients are able to be interviewed on the spot inside the van's work stations, which in turn makes it possible for the clients to avoid the often long and intimidating trek to the local Social Services office.
Cost total policy or program cost; also include per person cost if available
Implementation describe how the policy or program is implemented (esp. who, how)
- Who:
- City of Milwaukee Housing Authority and Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services
Evaluation summarize any evaluation findings that policy or program effectiveness
- 95% of those interviewed during the outreach were able to provide the necessary documentation to qualify that day and receive their EBT card within two days (Milwaukee)
Status indicate whether this policy or program has been adopted in more locations or remains a proposal
- Grant ran out; has not been operational for a year or so
Point of View quotations from those in support or opposition to this policy or program
Contact contact information for sponsor of this policy or program
- Terence Ray, Housing Partnership Liaison, City of Milwaukee Housing Authority, (414) 286-5690, tray@milwaukee.gov
- Essex County, NJ
Bibliography link to any additional readings or websites related to this policy or program
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