Dave Guarino

SNAP Program Expert, Propel
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Dave Guarino is a SNAP expert and technologist who has been working for more than 10 years to increase access to safety net benefits using tech.

Prior to joining Propel, Dave was the cofounder and director of GetCalFresh, a digital SNAP assister service that simplified applying for food stamps in California, serving millions of households. He has also spent time in state and federal government working to make public benefits more accessible.

Through both his work and in a volunteer capacity, Dave has directly assisted thousands of people in navigating the SNAP program's complicated rules and sometimes-difficult processes.

Dave's work to help people get SNAP has been recognized with a Social Services Community Recognition Award (San Diego County Social Services Advisory Board) in 2018 and a Hunger Fighter Award (California Hunger Action Coalition) in 2019. He was also nominated for a "Freshy Award" for SNAP Outreach Leader of the Year in 2019.

Articles by Dave Guarino

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20 surprising things you can buy with EBT

October 16th, 2024
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Fruit gift basket
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20 surprising things you can buy with EBT

October 16th, 2024
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What to expect during your SNAP interview

September 12th, 2024
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What states have asset limits for SNAP?

September 10th, 2024
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EBT phone numbers for all 50 states

September 11th, 2024
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Does SNAP require child support participation?

September 17th, 2024
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A complete list of restaurants that accept EBT

October 8th, 2024
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Benefits News: EBT theft reimbursement extended to Dec. 20th

September 26th, 2024
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Una lista completa de restaurantes que aceptan EBT

October 8th, 2024
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SNAP: asked for documents, but can't get them?

September 13th, 2024
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Only got $23 in food stamps? Why, and what to do

September 23rd, 2024
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Yes, food stamps roll over to the next month

September 9th, 2024
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Yes, you can use your SNAP in another state

September 6th, 2024
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What you need to know about benefits if the government shuts down

December 20th, 2024
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SNAP household explained

September 6th, 2024
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Why didn't I get a food stamp (EBT) deposit this month?

June 3rd, 2024
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Using AI to help SNAP recipients make sense of “notices"

January 28th, 2025
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How to qualify for food stamps, explained

December 20th, 2024
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Getting a SNAP interview if you're having trouble

September 4th, 2024
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Explicación de cómo solicitar cupones para alimentos (SNAP)

January 24th, 2025
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