Agency Releases Updated Data on Household Food Security and SNAP Participation

Agency Releases Updated Data on Household Food Security and SNAP Participation

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) released reports on household food security in 2023 and on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) household characteristics in fiscal year (FY) 2022. Highlights are included below. Household Food Security in the U.S. in 2023 In 2023, USDA found that 86.5 percent of households were food secure. Food insecurity rose to 13.5 percent from 12.8 percent in… (McClurg, September 5, 2024) #Nutrition