Did you know adults with access to food stamps in early childhood had lower risk of heart disease and diabetes? And that seniors who receive SNAP suffer fewer hospitalizations and increased ability to age in place? That's why mRelief is thrilled to partner with The Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation and Ohio community leaders on a new Food as Medicine Initiative. Together, we aim to unlock over $6 million in SNAP benefits for Ohioans in just one year! (Links to fact sources in the comments)
mRelief
Individual and Family Services
Chicago, Illinois 1,174 followers
Transforming access to social services.
About us
At mRelief, we believe food is a human right. mRelief is a tech nonprofit that provides an easy-to-use platform through web, text messaging and voice that helps people sign up for SNAP (food stamps). Our mission is to transform access to social services for the inherent dignity of all people. mRelief has connected more than 1 million households to SNAP, unlocking an estimated $1 billion in benefits for eligible households. We are leading industry efforts to make technology and accessibility improvements to the SNAP application process. We believe technology is a powerful tool to increase access and constantly test new features to better serve SNAP recipients. Two randomized controlled trials have tested the impact of our innovations. In LA county, we increased the rate of call completion by 18% by providing an option to schedule a call. In Kentucky, users directed to mRelief’s mobile-friendly website instead of the state’s desktop application were 30% more likely to apply. mRelief has built Johnnie, an end-to-end customer relationship management (CRM) tool designed to enable community-based organizations to connect to clients seeking SNAP application assistance. Johnnie, named after the visionary welfare activist Johnnie Tillmon, enables client management and communication from anywhere. that includes texting or calling a client based on their preferred communication method, while helping clients view and submit documents to verify their application. We have a vision that one day, anybody can access the social safety net without adding to the already stressful circumstance of poverty. For open positions, visit mrelief.com/jobs To partner with us, visit mrelief.com/partners
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http://www.mrelief.com
External link for mRelief
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- food insecurity
Locations
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Primary
233 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60601, US
Employees at mRelief
Updates
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Nothing warms our hearts like a user feeling at ease with our SNAP enrollment process 🤗 #SNAP #EBT #FoodStamps #nonprofit #techforgood #safetynet #SNAPMatters
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mRelief reposted this
🔑 Since 2014, mRelief has unlocked $1.4 billion in SNAP benefits for more than 4 million individuals. 📱 Its tech-enabled SNAP eligibility screener takes just over 2 minutes to complete and its simplified online application takes about 13 minutes — compared to the standard application process which requires a 17-page application or 90-minute phone call and as many as 10 required documents. 🎟 Its simplified applications are approved for benefits 70% of the time, compared to 58% without mRelief’s support. 🗣 GitLab Foundation CEO Ellie Bertani discussed mRelief's strategy for new technologies like AI and approach to challenges with director of strategic partnerships Porschia Davis and chief technology officer Dize Hacioglu. Read the full conversation at the link in the comments. #snapbenefits #benefitsaccess #philanthropy #ai
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We are thrilled to join Albertsons Companies Foundation and other partners in a first-of-its-kind coalition to help tackle summer hunger through USDA’s new, permanent Summer EBT program. To ensure as many families as possible benefit from Summer EBT, mRelief teamed up with partners @FeedingAmerica, Food Research & Action Center, Gift Card Bank , Hunger Free America, Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry, PHA News and WhyHunger to reach over 200 foodbanks, 300 school districts and community organizations, and over 1500 partner organizations through this campaign. Families can receive $120 for groceries per eligible child. Check if you’re eligible at SummerEBT.org. #summer #EBT #SNAPMatters #hungerawareness #families
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mRelief is grateful to be part of Albertsons' Nourishing Neighbors, improving access to SNAP across the nation! Pictured: Katie Cooper, Bakery Manager and Cake Decorator, at Albertsons Eastgate in Missoula, Montana #nourishingneighbors10
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Join Share Our Strength in telling congress to protect SNAP!
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Catch me on the main stage at #CfASummit discussing Benefits Access & Equity with Families & Workers Fund and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Our latest blog delves into the challenges of student hunger, Porschia Davis' passion for student advocacy, and our growing partnership with Student Basic Needs Coalition. Read more here:
Beyond the Books: The Harsh Reality of College Hunger
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"In a country where millions of people struggle with food insecurity and significant racial inequities in food hardship persist, the farm bill’s top priority should be protecting and strengthening SNAP." - Ty Jones Cox
House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill’s $30 Billion Cut to Future SNAP Benefits and Other Harmful Changes Overshadow Modest Improvements | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
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In case you missed it—we connected over 800,000 individuals to #SNAP benefits last year! 💸 Check out the complete report for an in-depth look at our mission and all of our achievements in 2023. #snapmatters #endhunger #annualreport #nonprofit #civictech
mRelief’s 2023 Annual Report
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