In November 2008, fewer than 31 million people were on food stamps. Today there are over 46 million Americans were receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). With a population of just over 308 million, almost 15 percent (1 in 7 Americans) count on the program in order to survive. Because of this and the need that is out there for food assistance, the Food Stamp Challenge was born. This week long challenge consists of living on a food budget of four dollars a day. While living on a food stamp budget for just one week cannot come close to the struggles encountered by low-income families’ week in and week out. Taking part in the challenge provides great insight and will give you a whole new perspective and greater understanding about hunger in America.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
The Food Stamp Challenge 2012
In November 2008, fewer than 31 million people were on food stamps. Today there are over 46 million Americans were receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). With a population of just over 308 million, almost 15 percent (1 in 7 Americans) count on the program in order to survive. Because of this and the need that is out there for food assistance, the Food Stamp Challenge was born. This week long challenge consists of living on a food budget of four dollars a day. While living on a food stamp budget for just one week cannot come close to the struggles encountered by low-income families’ week in and week out. Taking part in the challenge provides great insight and will give you a whole new perspective and greater understanding about hunger in America.
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