RACHEL CAHILL CONSULTING

SERVICES

The RCC team supports SNAP advocates operating at the local, state and federal levels. Whether your organization is fighting off harmful legislation or building a proactive vision for a hunger-free future, the RCC team is equipped to help you achieve your organization’s policy and advocacy goals.

LEGISLATIVE DEFENSE SUPPORT

The RCC team is staffed by veteran anti-hunger advocates with a long track record of successfully defeating state-level legislation that would weaken SNAP’s ability to reduce hunger. Through our Legislative Defense Support Package, we coach, train, and assist advocates at all experience levels to succeed in even the most challenging political environments.

 
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SNAP POLICY ENGAGEMENT

At RCC, we know that the best way to develop a proactive SNAP policy agenda is to start by deeply engaging with those closest to the work. Whenever possible, we facilitate engagement between policy advocates, application assisters, and directly impacted individuals to integrate their unique perspectives and create shared learning opportunities. After laying this foundation, RCC supports partners in setting priorities for legislative and/or administrative advocacy to strengthen SNAP at the local, state, and national levels.

Our Framework for SNAP Policy & Advocacy Engagement:

Arched graphic featuring the 5 main phases of SNAP policy engagement; catalogue access barriers, organize and validate barrier data, identify levers of change, determine priorities, and design an action plan.
 

Throughout this process SNAP policy trainings can help anchor each step to ensure there is a shared understanding of how SNAP works and what’s possible.

 
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SNAP POLICY TRAININGS

 
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For organizations with smaller budgets or those just getting started with SNAP application assistance and/or policy advocacy, RCC offers stand-alone training packages to meet individual team needs. We have a wide catalogue of training options, which can be customized for each state. Examples include:  

  • Combating Bad SNAP Bills

  • SNAP Eligibility Basics: Who Qualifies and Who Gets Left Out

  • A Brief History of SNAP for State Advocates 

  • SNAP Policy Options for States

  • Understanding SNAP Math: Income, Deductions, and State Flexibility

  • SNAP Work Requirements and Time Limits

  • Launching a SNAP Workgroup in a Red State

 

  • SNAP Enrollment and Retention Pain Points

  • SNAP Demonstrations and Waivers for Elderly and Disabled Households

  • College Student Catch-22: SNAP Eligibility Restrictions + Work Requirements

  • SNAP Access for Immigrants

  • Demystifying the Levers of Change in SNAP Advocacy

  • And dozens more!

 

To inquire about any of RCC’s service offerings, please contact us here.