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Study finds food insufficiency increased with expiration of pandemic-era emergency allotments

Last updated: October 7, 2024 3:06 pm
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Food insufficiency has been a growing concern in the United States, especially after the expiration of pandemic-era Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments. A recent study conducted by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health revealed that households faced increased food insufficiency after the emergency allotments expired. These allotments provided additional financial support to SNAP participants, ranging from $95 to $250 per month.

The study found that the expiration of emergency allotments not only led to higher levels of food insufficiency but also resulted in a rise in food pantry use and greater difficulty in paying household expenses. Of particular concern was the impact on Black SNAP participants, who reported increased anxiety symptoms following the expiration of emergency allotments.

Rita Hamad, the associate professor of social and behavioral sciences and director of the Social Policies for Health Equity Research (SPHERE) Center, emphasized the importance of more generous SNAP benefits in preventing a national food insecurity crisis. The findings of the study underscore the significance of ongoing support for the 41 million families participating in the SNAP program.

As policymakers consider the reauthorization of the Farm Bill, which funds SNAP, the study’s results provide valuable insights into the impact of emergency allotment expiration. The Farm Bill expired on September 30, and without timely action from Congress, funding for SNAP will run out by the end of the year.

The study, published in Health Affairs, focused on the 35 states where emergency allotments expired in March 2023. Using data from the U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey, researchers analyzed the food, financial, and mental health statuses of over 15,000 respondents. The findings highlighted the significant impact of emergency allotment expiration on food insufficiency, food pantry use, and household expenses among SNAP participants.

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The study also revealed disparities among racial groups, with Black SNAP participants experiencing greater anxiety symptoms compared to white participants after the expiration of emergency allotments. Despite the 2021 updates to the Thrifty Food Plan and the permanent expansion of SNAP benefits, the study emphasized the continued need for robust support to address food insecurity nationwide.

In conclusion, the researchers called for policymakers to prioritize strengthening SNAP to ensure all Americans have access to nutritious food. The study’s findings serve as a reminder of the importance of ongoing support for vulnerable populations and the critical role of SNAP in addressing food insecurity in the United States.

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