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Soon, Congress will consider another reauthorization of the Farm Bill, the legislation that sets policies and procedures for the largest and most effective program the US has for fighting hunger: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This comes at a time when high food costs, pandemic-era support expirations, and increased borrowing costs have left many families struggling to meet their needs. How are they paying for groceries?
A new analysis finds that in 2023, many families turned to credit card debt, payday loans, savings, and Buy Now, Pay Later options to put food on their tables—options that could hurt their financial stability. Strengthening safety net programs like SNAP could help more Americans afford to feed their families.
