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
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?
SNAP: asked for documents, but can't get them?
Yes, food stamps roll over to the next month
Yes, you can use your SNAP in another state
SNAP household explained
Why didn't I get a food stamp (EBT) deposit this month?
