SNAP, Food Assistance, and COVID-19
December 30, 2021SNAP waivers that were issued during the pandemic provided a number of “flexibilities” to improve access to food benefits for… Read More
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Federal Food Assistance Programs
December 30, 2021The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Federal Food Assistance Programs Food insecurity in the United States has significantly increased… Read More
Americans Don’t Eat Enough Fruits and Veggies
January 30, 2018By Susan Blumenthal, M.D. and Rachel Greene B.A. The New Year provides Americans with a time to make resolutions about… Read More
U.S. Hits Record High Obesity Rates
October 27, 2017By Rachel Gardner, B.A. and Susan Blumenthal, M.D. Obesity rates in the United States are at an all-time high. In 2015-2016, 40%… Read More
Food Insecurity Declines, But 1 In 7 Americans Still Hungry
November 7, 2016By Susan Blumenthal, M.D. and Mariana Zindel The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its annual report on the… Read More
Unpacking Packaged Foods: Understanding The New Nutrition Labels
August 1, 2016Background On May 20, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new federal guidelines for nutrition labeling, announced by… Read More
Keeping Hunger Away While School’s Out: The Importance of Summer Food Programs for Kids
July 20, 2016Many children enthusiastically associate summer vacation with the end of classes and homework for the year, but for some of… Read More
Whole Grains: An Important Ingredient for Health and Longevity
June 29, 2016A recent study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that people who consume more whole grains have… Read More
Mobile Solutions to Improve Nutrition in Food Deserts
June 15, 2016The term ‘food desert’ refers to areas where residents lack adequate access to affordable and nutritious food products and beverages… Read More
USDA Food and Nutrition Service Releases New SNAP Report
May 8, 2012Over the last four decades the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has played a leading role in fighting hunger and… Read More