o 11.3% (8) stated meeting Workforce requirements was difficult. o 2.8% (2) stated lack of transportation caused them problems getting through the application process.
o 2.8% (2) stated meeting Child Support Enforcement cooperation was difficult. While the total response numbers are small, they may represent the same issues facing non-participating residents in the larger population of Alachua County. Those completing question 7 were allowed to answer more than one denial reason. Of the 202 respondents not on Food Stamps, 101 answered the question with a reason they were denied. 84 gave no answer
o 14 stated they had never applied o 3 had just applied for the first time and were waiting a decision Question #7: If you applied for Food Stamps and were denied, or tried to apply for Food Stamps and did not complete the process, what reason/s caused you to be unable to receive the benefits?
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21.8% (22) stated “other�. 20.8% (21) stated the application process was too difficult for them. 19.8% (20) stated they were denied due to having a prior sanction. 19.8% (20) stated they could not complete the required interview. 13.9% (14) stated they were over the allowed income limit for food stamps.
o 12.9% (13) stated they had a difficult time returning the required verifications.
o 2.97% (3) stated transportation problems contributed to their denial. Of the 202 who do not currently receive Food Stamps, we asked them to explain where they are getting their food. They were allowed to answer more than one source. Based on the survey, it was evident that many had to seek help from several sources to try and supplement their monthly food needs. 76