Less than one-third of eligible
elderly (age 60 and older) persons and less than three-fifths of
persons in eligible households with someone working participate in
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These
participation rates suggest that many people in these two groups
who may need nutrition assistance are not receiving SNAP benefits.
Without SNAP, elderly individuals may not be able to meet their
nutritional needs or may forgo medicine for food; working people
may not be able to adequately feed their families, despite their
work efforts. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), responding to a
Congressional request, has funded six State demonstration programs
to increase SNAP access to eligible households with either persons
over age 60 or with adult members who are working or looking for
work.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.