Organizations Send Letter to West Virginia Governor Urging Him Not to Share SNAP/food Benefits Enrollees' Personal Data

Organizations send letter to West Virginia Governor urging him not to Share SNAP/food benefits Enrollees' Personal Data

In July, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance to states to move ahead with implementing President Donald J. Trump’s executive order by creating a national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) information database including the personal identifying information of SNAP participants and their families.  22 West Virginia advocacy and food security organizations have joined together to urge West Virginia Gove…

Gov. Scott defends sharing SNAP data with feds, draws criticism from advocates and lawmakers

The USDA says it will use the data to ensure the integrity of the program.

Gov. Scott pushes back on criticism about compliance with information request

Gov. Phil Scott has received sharp criticism this week for agreeing to provide personal information about state recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to the federal government.

Scott defends compliance with USDA request over SNAP info

MONTPELIER — Gov. Phil Scott defended his administration’s compliance with a request from the federal government to turn over the personal data of food benefit recipients.

Scott defends SNAP data amid condemnation by Dem leaders - Vermont Daily Chronicle

"The bottom line is, this is a federal benefit," Scott's press secretary said. "The federal government is legally entitled to this information and has been for much of the last decade.”

Phil Scott faces criticism over decision to share SNAP recipients’ personal data with feds

“Capitulating to the Trump administration will not keep Vermonters safe from their harmful agenda,” said Mike Pieciak, the state’s Democratic treasurer.