SNAP E&T Program (SNAP Employment & Training)

SNAP E&T Program

Program Name: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training (SNAP E&T)

Geographic Scope: Region 1 in West Virginia (eleven counties)

Program Purpose: Promotes long-term self-sufficiency by preparing SNAP recipients for employment through work-related education and training activities, thereby decreasing dependency on assistance programs.

Background: SNAP Employment and Training was created in 1985 to help families exit SNAP by becoming self-sufficient through work. The goal of SNAP E&T is to assist SNAP recipients in obtaining employment.

Eligibility:

• SNAP Recipients referred by the Department of Health and Human Resources
• All unemployed adults from age 16 up to age 59, not caring for a child under 6
• SNAP recipients who meet federally established exemption criteria are not required to participate but may voluntarily participate as funding permits

Contact Information:

• Program Contact: Sandi Moore at 304-253-7525
• Address: 200 New River Town Center, Beckley, WV 25801
• Phone: 304.253.3611
• Website: www.workforcewv.org
• Toll-free: 1-800-252-5627

Food Assistance Resources:

• National Hunger Hotline (if you need food help today): 1.866.348.6479 (1.866.3.HUNGRY)
• Spanish: 1.877.842.6273 (1.877.8.HAMBRE)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern Time
• Website: www.whyhunger.org/findfood

Non-Discrimination Statement: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and agency. The R1WDB does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, political beliefs or religion.

How to Apply

1. Referral Required: Services are available to SNAP Recipients who are referred by the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), which manages referral functions for the SNAP E&T Program
2. Contact for Information: Call Sandi Moore at 304-253-7525 for additional program information