The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)  is the largest nutrition assistance program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  SNAP has a critical role in reducing food insecurity and in improving health, nutrition, and well-being.  Many families and individuals depend on the assistance from SNAP to combat hunger. However, the benefits some individuals and families receive are not enough to make it through the whole month and are forced to purchase unhealthy food options.

The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) analyzes why SNAP benefits are inadequate, reviews the body of research showing positive effects from more adequate SNAP benefits, and offers key policy solutions to improve benefit adequacy.