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Evaluating the Impact of Emergency Food Benefits in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic on Supermarket Purchases among Families with Children

SNAP and WIC benefits increased in 2020-2021 to combat food insecurity due to COVID-19. Understanding these policies’ impact on household food purchase quality is crucial to guide future recommendations for these nutrition assistance programs. This study aims to assess the effect of changes to SNAP and WIC benefits implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic on the More

Keywords: COVID-19, Diet quality/dietary assessment, Equity and disparities, Food insecurity, Fruits and vegetables, Supermarket, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Date: June 2023

Resource Type: Grant Summary

Focus Areas: Nutrition Policy & Programs

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Evaluating the Impact of Emergency Food Benefits in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic on Supermarket Purchases among Families with Children