What Services Are Available For Nutrition Assistance & What Is U.S. Spending On Those Programs?: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report

Poverty and poor health are often linked for consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs. Many individuals living in poverty lack food security – meaning they were unable to acquire or were uncertain of their ability to acquire enough food to meet the needs of all household members. Research shows that these individuals struggling with food insecurity often have poor health outcomes. To help combat these problems, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service offers a variety of nutrition assistance programs to reduce food insecurity. These programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); the Supplemental . . .