Vicky Nijis

Vicky Nijis, a policy advocate at the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, tackles the dark side of food assistance, specifically SNAP fraud. She highlights the vulnerabilities of EBT cards, originally designed to support low-income families. Nijis discusses how criminals exploit outdated technology to siphon off benefits meant for the needy. She delves into the government's enforcement efforts and the pressing need for legislative reform to protect vulnerable populations from rampant fraud, emphasizing the dire consequences of these crimes for those in need.