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Maria Villarroel

SNAP benefits fail to cover cost of food across the country amid rising inflation, new study says

SNAP offers benefits to low-income families to supplements their grocery budget. But with economic turmoil in recent years, its assistance seems to fall short. (Credit: Unsplash)

NEW YORK CITY - SNAP benefits are failing to cover the full cost of groceries in nearly all U.S. counties amid a continued inflationary context that increases the cost of living, a new study by Urban Institute shows.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP or food stamps, offers benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget. But the report says the amounts are currently not enough.

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