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The Capital Area Food Bank concludes its SNAP reform series by discussing incentives and educational options.

The Capital Area Food Bank continues its on-going discussion on SNAP reform – ways to help the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program encourage healthy eating among program participants.

Meaningful SNAP reform could result in a program that not only feeds hungry Americans, but one that actually improves their diets and overall health.

Welcome to a food climate where wheat prices have climbed 37.6 percent since early June, and global food prices have risen 6.2 percent since last year.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is still in danger of major cuts.

The Office of Virginia Department of Social Services announced that beginning in September, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will begin staggering its monthly benefits over the course of 2-5 days.

With the 2012 drought and increasing craziness in national climate patterns we may experience shifting food supplies that in turn will affect the food bank’s operations and our clients.

Food Stamp fraud rhetoric overlooks SNAP's effectiveness and efficiency rate among safety net programs.

It is estimated that 46 million Americans face food insecurity today, with over 200 million adults and children living in overweight or obese states.

The Capital Area Food Bank strongly disagrees with the notion that “growth in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is being driven by politics as usual.”