NEDP Community Resources 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which government agency administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the federal level?
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Agriculture (Correct answer)
- Department of Labor
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
Correct answer: Department of Agriculture
SNAP is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its Food and Nutrition Service division.
Question 2: A family needs emergency shelter after a house fire. Which community resource would MOST likely provide immediate assistance?
- The local library
- The American Red Cross (Correct answer)
- The Department of Motor Vehicles
- The Social Security Administration
Correct answer: The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross provides emergency disaster relief services including temporary shelter, food, and clothing to those affected by fires and other disasters.
Question 3: What is a 211 helpline used for?
- Reporting crimes to local police
- Connecting people with local health and human services (Correct answer)
- Contacting emergency medical services
- Filing complaints with consumer protection agencies
Correct answer: Connecting people with local health and human services
211 is a free, confidential service that connects people to local health and human services such as food assistance, housing help, utility assistance, and mental health resources.
Question 4: Which program provides low-income families with energy bill assistance to heat or cool their homes?
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
- LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) (Correct answer)
- TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
- CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program)
Correct answer: LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) helps low-income households pay energy bills and cover home weatherization costs.
Question 5: A community health clinic that offers services on a sliding-scale fee basis charges patients based on:
- The severity of their medical condition
- Their ability to pay based on income (Correct answer)
- The time of day the appointment is scheduled
- Whether the patient has insurance
Correct answer: Their ability to pay based on income
Sliding-scale fees adjust the cost of services according to the patient's income level, making healthcare more accessible to those with limited financial resources.
Question 6: Which organization is typically responsible for operating a local food bank?
- The federal government
- The state department of agriculture
- Nonprofit organizations or faith-based groups (Correct answer)
- Private for-profit businesses
Correct answer: Nonprofit organizations or faith-based groups
Food banks are typically operated by nonprofit organizations, charities, or faith-based groups that collect and distribute donated food to those in need.
Question 7: What does a public library's community bulletin board MOST commonly provide?
- Legal advice for residents
- Information about local events, services, and opportunities (Correct answer)
- Medical diagnoses and health screenings
- Financial counseling and tax preparation
Correct answer: Information about local events, services, and opportunities
Public library bulletin boards commonly post information about local events, job opportunities, community programs, and available social services.
NEDP Community Resources 1
Which government agency administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the federal level?