Name: Nick Claussen

Agency: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP)

Type of program/funding: Financial assistance program for purchasing food to help low and no-income people and families. It is funded through state and federal government.

Purpose/mission:  Supply families/individuals with enough food to last 3 weeks of every month.

Role of nutrition professional: Currently there is no nutritional professional on staff and their are no nutrition specific guidelines.  However, it is important for local dietitians to promote awareness of these types of programs so people who need them can be assisted.  

Monitoring/Evaluation: The state keeps track of budgeting for each county.