SNAP Benefit Boost Slashes Child Food Insecurity

A recent study found that a temporary increase in food benefits for low-income families during the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on reducing child hunger in the US. The researchers analyzed data from over 9,700 households with children who received food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and compared them to similar households without SNAP benefits. They discovered that households receiving increased SNAP benefits saw a 20% decrease in child hunger, with Hispanic-American families experiencing an even greater reduction of nearly 40%.