What federally funded programs and services are in place to alleviate food insecurity in the U.S. today?
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: formerly known as the Food Stamp Program. Administered by the USDA. Low-income households are given an electronic benefit transfer card to purchase food only ($227 per month).
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children: Administered by the USDA. Provides coupons to purchase a variety of WIC-approved food in grocery stores. Provides health assistance and nutrition education to eligible pregnant women and mothers of young infants and children.
• National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program: Administered by the USDA. Provide nutritionally balanced meals to school-aged children, either free or at a reduced price, for all who qualify.
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