Health Professions
4 years ago

SNAP participation reduces food insecurity by 5-10% in urban areas.

Mathematica Policy Research Reports
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Food Security Survey: Impacts of Urbanicity and Food Access on Food Security (Summary)
James Mabli

Paper Summary

The study found that being in the SNAP program for 6 months led to a decrease in food insecurity by 5 to 10 percentage points, even for households with food insecurity among children.

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