Dave Guarino

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

20 surprising things you can buy with EBT

20 surprising things you can buy with EBT

What to expect during your SNAP interview

What states have asset limits for SNAP?

EBT phone numbers for all 50 states

Does SNAP require child support participation?

A complete list of restaurants that accept EBT

Benefits News: EBT theft reimbursement extended to Dec. 20th

Una lista completa de restaurantes que aceptan EBT

SNAP: asked for documents, but can't get them?

Only got $23 in food stamps? Why, and what to do

Yes, food stamps roll over to the next month

Yes, you can use your SNAP in another state

What you need to know about benefits if the government shuts down

SNAP household explained

Why didn't I get a food stamp (EBT) deposit this month?

Using AI to help SNAP recipients make sense of “notices"

How to qualify for food stamps, explained

Getting a SNAP interview if you're having trouble
