SNAP Waivers and Adaptations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This report examines lessons learned, including successes and challenges, from waivers and flexibilities that were used for ensuring equitable SNAP access during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report also reviews barriers and best practices that scale program changes for greater SNAP access and identifies needed modifications as well as technical support. Findings are drawn from an online survey conducted with SNAP administrators in December 2020 and January 2021.