| ood Security, or the lack thereof, is a global problem. Although the impact of hunger is expressed differently in different countries and communities around the world, no society is free of widespread hunger-based problems. In fiscal year 2013, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) received ;Low food security is highly correlated with many negative health outcomes, so much so that it is clear that improving it would do much to ameliorate the ills associated with low food security. To study the issue from a quantitative and qualitative perspective, original research was conducted that looked at disparate communities' experiences with low food security and also the practicalities of actually living on the average monthly SNAP benefit.;Based on a comprehensive analysis of the data from the original research, scholarly articles, government reports and correspondence with officials in charge of SNAP related programs, we believe that better using existing market-based vendors for SNAP will enable many people who continue to have low or marginal food security while receiving SNAP to become completely and consistently food secure with a healthy, well-balanced diet.;While millions of people are helped by SNAP, the... |
