Importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Rural America

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Article examining the impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on rural communities, addressing rural-specific needs, challenges, and considerations related to program implementation. Describes rural health disparities and food access issues in rural areas, and the potential effects of changes to SNAP on rural participants.

Lisa Harnack, Sruthi Valluri, Simone A. French

American Journal of Public Health, 109(12), 1641-1645

12/2019

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Access · Benefit enrollment and application · Food security and nutrition · Policy