Viewpoint Viewpoint: A proposal to reconstruct the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) into a universal basic income program for food

Viewpoint Viewpoint: A proposal to reconstruct the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) into a universal basic income program for food

Highlights

• Food insecurity is a leading measure of well-being in the U.S. • The Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) is key to alleviating food insecurity. • Many food insecure households are ineligible for or do not participate in SNAP . • SNAP can be reconstructed as a Universal Basic Income (UBI) program. • If SNAP were a UBI, food insecurity would be reduced by up to 98 percent. Abstract

Food insecurity has emerged as a leading measure of well-being in the U.S. due to the magnitude of the problem, the array of associated negative health consequences, and higher health […]

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