Millions of kids in America are facing hunger, and the pandemic is making it worse.
Food banks are fighting to keep up with demand, and poverty is rising. Many of America’s
families are financially struggling to make ends meet due to unemployment or decreased
workforce hours. Some families have to go without food so they can keep a roof over
their heads. SNAP feeds millions of children, but the current funds are not enough
due to the pandemic crisis. We strongly encourage Congress to increase SNAP benefits
by at least 15% in the next coronavirus stimulus package (
Feeding America, 2020
;
Jorss, 2020
;
Morello, 2020
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Published online: November 15, 2020
Accepted:
September 21,
2020
Received:
September 21,
2020
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