SNAP Policy Changes During COVID-19

Policy makers made several changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to mitigate rising food insecurity related to economic and social challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. This brief outlines the various policy changes as well as their timeline and impact, and also highlights specific racial inequities and disparities related to food insecurity and SNAP programming.

This project was completed as part of NUTR 596: Nutrition Practice Capstone.

Materials Available

• Report

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Project Type(s): Master's Capstone

Author(s): Chelsea Whealdon

Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training

Year: 2021

Adviser(s):

• Lina Pinero Walkinshaw