Resources for Trained Volunteers

Reference Materials

The following reference materials are available for trained food stamp screeners:

Pre-Screening Log (.pdf), used for recording basic client information
Computation Sheet (.pdf), used for finding estimated monthly benefit
Computation Sheet (Electronic Version) (.xls), used for finding estimated monthly benefit on a computer
Outreach Flyer (.pdf), used for publicizing the screening service to potential clients

The Screener

We mail this monthly newsletter to each of our volunteer Food Stamp Program screeners. It offers helpful tips and information on the latest program developments. Read news of campaign successes, see the schedule of training sessions, and view stories and photos of dedicated volunteers. If these PDF files download too slowly, we will gladly send you printed versions. Just call the Coalition's office at 215-430-0555 or click here to submit an online request.

January 2008 (PDF)

Volunteer Spotlight

Food Stamp Screenings Update

May 2007 (PDF)

Seasonal Recipes

Featured Agency: Manna

April 2007 (PDF)

Expedited Food Stamp FAQ

Volunteer Opportunities

March 2007 (PDF)

Governor's School Breakfast Initiative

2007 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
Featured Agency: The Center for Literacy

February 2007 (PDF)

Hunger Summit 2007

A volunteer's account of screening

December 2006 (PDF)

New information on hunger and food insecurity in Philadelphia

Updated Campaign statistics on screenings and enrollments

November 2006 (PDF)

Author Janet Poppendieck speaks on hunger

Improving food stamp outreach

October 2006 (PDF)

Recent changes to the Food Stamp Program

Upcoming volunteer meetings

September 2006 (PDF)

New income guidelines

New standard Utility Allowance

AmeriCorps VISTAs join the Coalition

July/August 2006 (PDF)

Food Stamp Challenge

Healthy Philadelphia Fair

May/June 2006 (PDF)

Expedited food stamps

Food Stamp Enrollment Campaign report

April 2006 (PDF)

Food Stamp Program quiz

Clients granted more time before case is closed

March 2006 (PDF)

Face-to-face interview for re-certification no longer necessary

Volunteer coordinator moves on

February 2006 (PDF)

Vine District Office closes

Rules for deductions

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