Abstract
Hunger and poverty affect countless Americans. Food security plays a critical role in establishing positive medical and health outcomes. As the national nutritional safety net, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is essential to combating hunger and malnutrition. It provides substantial nutritional and economic benefits to children and families living in impoverished conditions. Yet these families often struggle with accessing SNAP benefits. This article examines current literature on the consequences of food insecurity and potential barriers to the SNAP program, particularly its impact on children. It also introduces current policy, H.R. 208 “Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act.” Finally, future policy recommendations are suggested based on expert opinion and literature synthesis.
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