Vicki Aguilar

Vicki Aguilar, an Oregon SNAP recipient, shares her personal struggles with the application process, highlighting how small mistakes can lead to significant errors in benefit distribution. The discussion reveals alarming new laws shifting SNAP costs to states based on payment accuracy metrics, potentially costing Oregon $250 million. As eligibility workers tackle these challenges with innovative tech solutions, Vicki underscores the real-life impact of these policy changes on vulnerable families, shedding light on the urgent need for accessibility and accuracy in crucial support programs.