East Tennessee PBS and Big Slate Media Launch “The SNAP Gap” Initiative to Connect People with Community Support

East Tennessee PBS and Big Slate Media Launch “The SNAP Gap” Initiative to Connect People with Community Support

East Tennessee PBS and Big Slate Media have joined forces to help connect individuals and families losing access to SNAP benefits with the support and resources they need. The project, called The SNAP Gap, is a fast-moving community collaboration that demonstrates the power of local partnerships and public media’s role in addressing urgent regional needs.

The idea grew from East Tennessee PBS Traffic Manager Drew Ellis, who had been independently curating and sharing local resources to help those affected by the end of emergency SNAP benefits. To amplify her effort, East Tennessee PBS developed an online form where people, businesses, and organizations can share details about