Feb 22, 2018
Food assistance doesn’t go far enough for most poor households
Four out of 10 households are unable to provide nutritious meals despite receiving maximum SNAP benefits, according to a new study from the Urban Institute.
by Erika Beras
A study out Thursday from the Urban Institute offers a stark portrayal of hunger in America. In 99 percent of counties — virtually the entire country — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP is not fully meeting the needs of the people who rely on it most. SNAP was never intended to provide a family’s entire food budget, but in many households that’s the role it’s taken on.
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