NTR 109 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Electronic Benefit Transfer, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, School Breakfast Program
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Food insecurity: unable to obtain enough food to meet physical needs everyday due to insufficient money / other resources for food: many living in food insecure homes. In households below u. s. poverty level, 36% experience food insecurity. Cost of food today - cost of fast food vs cost of fresh produce. Grocery stores, farmers market - access limited in some areas. Conner stores and fast food - usually plentiful - poor quality produce. Eating less or skipping meals to stretch food budget - may overeat when food does become available. Chronic ups and downs may lead to weight gain. Local solutions to food insecurity: wic program. Participants receive benefits to purchase food in authorized retail food stores. Benefits via electronic benefit transfer (ebt) card - similar to atm card. Restrictions: can"t buy alcohol, cigarettes, pet food, vits and hot foods. 1939 - distributed orange (for any food) & blue stamps (usda surplus foods)
