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The US is taking a bite out of its food insecurity – here's one way to scrap the problem altogether

  • Written by Craig Gundersen, Professor of Economics, Baylor University
imageStarting in October 2021, SNAP benefits will be 25% higher than before the pandemic due to a lasting policy change.Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to permanently increase the value of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits by 25% above pre-pandemic levels in October 2021.

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