Nov 02, 2011

More Americans Using Federal Food Assistance Since Recession Ended

The number of Americans turning to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, has substantially increased since the recession began and has continued to climb as many Americans have struggled with the economic hardships of the post-recession, weak economy, according to researchers from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire. Read more

Posted in: Health, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Research Development & Communications, Research Spotlight
Tags: 2011, federal assistance, SNAP, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program