Food and Nutrition Assistance PubMed

A pilot feasibility study evaluated the Veggie Vouchers intervention aimed at increasing awareness and use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fruit and vegetable incentive program in South Carolina for families with children aged 2-17. The study involved 91 caregivers, predom...

Access to U.S. welfare programs, specifically Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is examined as a strategy to prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Research using data from the University of Kentucky’s National Welfare Data...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) proposes $1.3 trillion in cuts to federal healthcare programs, including $1 trillion from Medicaid and $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This legislation requires a substantial response from the U.S. healthcare system. K...

Food insecurity is a significant public health issue in the South Bronx, with one-third of residents relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food support. A study explored the experiences of 37 adults from this area who used food pantries while facing food insecurity a...

A study evaluated the effectiveness of Rhode Island’s Eat Well, Be Well (EWBW) program, the first state-level SNAP fruit and vegetable incentive initiative. The program automatically enrolls SNAP participants, offering a $0.50 credit for every $1 spent on fresh produce, up to $25 per month. Resea...

In FY 2024, 12.3% of the U.S. population was enrolled in the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the main food assistance program. A study analyzed the costs of three healthy eating patterns: the Harvard Healthy Eating Pyramid (HHEP), Mediterranean (MED), and Dietary Approaches to ...

A pilot randomized trial involving 916 households in Arizona found that outreach text messages did not effectively increase enrollment in the United States Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The study aimed to assess the impact of text message outreach ...

A study published in “Sexually Transmitted Diseases” examines the link between food insecurity and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at the county level in the United States. Food insecurity, which refers to limited access to sufficient food, is correlated with increased sexual risk behavior...

A pilot study evaluated the integration of PortionSize Ed (PSEd), a dietary assessment app, into the Hawaii Food and Lifeskills for Youth (HI-FLY) program, which is part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education. The study focused on adolescents in grades 6-8, assessing the feasi...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) account for over half of the caloric intake in the U.S. and are linked to heightened cardiometabolic risk. Participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) consume a significant amount of UPFs, exacerbating dietary disparities. This study evaluates...

Since President Donald J. Trump took office, the U.S. federal administration has implemented various measures that weaken public health infrastructure and agencies, potentially affecting population health. The impact of “non-health” policies, such as those related to environmental regulation, foo...

A study examined changes in home food inventories and procurement practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic among clients of 2-1-1 United Way agencies in Georgia. Researchers conducted telephone interviews from October 2020 to December 2022 with 602 participants, most of whom identified as Black wom...

A study examined the impact of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation on cognitive decline in older adults over ten years. Using data from SNAP-eligible participants in the Health and Retirement Study, researchers analyzed biennial data from 2010 to 2020. They employed lin...

A study examined how increased benefits from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) affected households enrolled in both programs. In the spring of 2020, 25 parents participating in WIC and SNAP sh...

Housing costs significantly impact low-income households, restricting their ability to purchase food. A study evaluated the relationship between housing costs at both area and household levels and food purchasing behaviors among 3,707 households using data from the National Household Food Acquisi...

A study published in JAMA Network Open examined the link between food insecurity and long COVID among U.S. adults who had previously contracted COVID-19. Using data from the 2022-2023 National Health Interview Survey, researchers analyzed responses from 21,631 participants aged 18 and older. Of t...

In the United States, over 30% of individuals eligible for public welfare programs do not utilize the benefits, largely due to misperceptions about public stigma. Research indicates that people often underestimate their own positive attitudes toward welfare-eligible individuals compared to what t...