Capitol Hill Briefing

On July 18, 2012, a SNAP to Health Capitol Hill Briefing was convened in Washington, D.C., for the official release of the project team’s recommendations. The event featured a panel of leading experts who:

• Highlighted innovative strategies for improving nutrition in SNAP.

• Discussed the importance of this program for children’s health.

• Described the dual public health challenges of food insecurity and obesity in the United States.

• Presented a roadmap with recommendations for strengthening SNAP now and in the years ahead to help alleviate food insecurity, improve nutrition, and reduce obesity among low-income individuals and families.

All briefing materials are available for viewing and for download below:

• Briefing Save the Date

• Briefing Agenda

• Speaker Biographies

• SNAP Quick Facts

• Menu of 10 Key Policy Recommendations

• Briefing Press Release