ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Examining Rural Food-Insecure Families' Perceptions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: A Qualitative Study.
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- Federal Food Assistance Program Participation during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Participant Perspectives and Reasons for Discontinuing.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Giving Families a Voice for Equitable Healthy Food Access in the Wake of Online Grocery Shopping.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Hardship in the Heartland: Associations Between Rurality, Income, and Material Hardship.Rural sociology · 2022Article
- Rural vulnerability and institutional dynamics in the context of COVID-19: A scoping review.Jamba (Potchefstroom, South Africa) · 2022Article
- A qualitative analysis of SNAP and minimum wage policies as experienced by workers with lower incomes.Journal of hunger & environmental nutrition · 2022Article
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Abstract
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a critical program that helps reduce the risk of food insecurity, yet little is known about how SNAP addresses the needs of rural, food-insecure residents in the United States (U.S.). This study examines how rural, food-insecure residents perceive SNAP. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 153 individuals living in six diverse rural regions of Arkansas, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, and West Virginia. SNAP was described as a crucial stop-gap program, keeping families from experiencing persistent food insecurity, making food dollars stretch when the family budget is tight, and helping them purchase healthier foods. For many rural residents interviewed, SNAP was viewed in a largely positive light. In efforts to continue improving SNAP, particularly in light of its relevance during and post-coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, policymakers must be aware of rural families' perceptions of SNAP. Specific improvements may include increased transparency regarding funding formulas, budgeting and nutrition education for recipients, effective training to improve customer service, connections among social service agencies within a community, and increased availability of automation to streamline application processes.
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