The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is changing across the country. As part of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” states are now going to be required to share some of the program costs. It’s unclear now how states will choose to respond to these changes, but it may end up meaning the end of the SNAP program in some states.

We want to know what the impact would be on Ohio if the state had to completely cut its SNAP program. Your assignment is to make a quantitative estimate of how much food insecurity would change if SNAP benefits ended in Ohio. Please present your findings in a short memo of no more than 300 words.

Submit your response by email to michael@sciotoanalysis.com. Assignments are due Friday, January 30th, at 4:59pm. After you submit your assignment, you will be able to sign up for a 30-minute zoom interview.