NEDP Community Resources

Question 1

Which government agency administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the federal level?

Accepted Answer

Department of Agriculture

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Department of Health and Human Services

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Department of Labor

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Department of Housing and Urban Development

Question 2

A family needs emergency shelter after a house fire. Which community resource would MOST likely provide immediate assistance?

Accepted Answer

The American Red Cross

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The local library

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The Department of Motor Vehicles

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The Social Security Administration

Question 3

What is a 211 helpline used for?

Accepted Answer

Connecting people with local health and human services

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Reporting crimes to local police

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Contacting emergency medical services

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Filing complaints with consumer protection agencies

Question 4

Which program provides low-income families with energy bill assistance to heat or cool their homes?

Accepted Answer

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

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WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

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TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

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CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program)

Question 5

A community health clinic that offers services on a sliding-scale fee basis charges patients based on:

Accepted Answer

Their ability to pay based on income

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The severity of their medical condition

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The time of day the appointment is scheduled

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Whether the patient has insurance

Question 6

Which organization is typically responsible for operating a local food bank?

Accepted Answer

Nonprofit organizations or faith-based groups

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The federal government

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The state department of agriculture

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Private for-profit businesses

Question 7

What does a public library's community bulletin board MOST commonly provide?

Accepted Answer

Information about local events, services, and opportunities

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Legal advice for residents

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Medical diagnoses and health screenings

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Financial counseling and tax preparation