By Cate Rosa, Alliance Intern from Boston University ’26
12.5% of the US population relies on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to meet their daily nutritional needs. With rising food costs and evolving dietary guidelines, it’s crucial that SNAP benefits keep pace with the latest nutrition science and the realities of today’s economy to ensure that every family can afford a healthy diet. The Thrifty Food Plan was a significant step forward, “lifting 2.3 million people out of poverty and reducing child poverty by 8.6%”, but it needs to be regularly updated for inflation and new dietary recommendations.
We need your voice to tell Congress to keep modernizing SNAP and protect the Thrifty Food Plan in the next Farm Bill. By ensuring that SNAP benefits reflect the latest in nutrition science and economic conditions, we can help create a more equitable food system that supports the health and well-being of our communities. Join the Alliance in signing Feeding America’s letter to Congress – together, we can ensure that no family has to choose between hunger and health.