Natalie Richards is among the Alaskans who recently got food stamp benefits after months of waiting. She says the experience has left her with credit card debt and nagging fear that it will happen again.
Alaska Legal Services Advocacy Director Leigh Dickey said that last January, the group processed just a handful of complaints. This month they’re working on 200 cases related to food stamps, and they’re taking on more pro bono lawyers to help handle the workload. She said they file 20 to 30 new cases a day, and it’s not slowing down.
“When I don’t verify anything you tell me, of course I can get your documents processed faster,” one eligibility worker said. KTOO is not using their name because they fear they could lose their job for speaking out. Etheridge, who has been on the job for four weeks, says she took on the role now because she believes in the programs and the staff.
Etheridge also said security contracts to keep employees safe in their offices should be in place by the end of the month.
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