Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Participation and Emergency Food Pantry Use (Journal Article)

James Mabli and Julie Worthington

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Abstract: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit allotments are sufficient for some households, but 76% of SNAP households that enter the program while using pantries continue to do so about 6 months later, which underscores the need to assess the adequacy of SNAP benefit allotments in ensuring access to sufficient food for a healthy, active life.

Keywords: SNAP; food stamps; food pantry; emergency food; benefit adequacy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 9
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