Description
Lucy Melcher from the organization, No Kid Hungry, discussed a recent report on poverty and childhood hunger. She talked about federal programs designed to address this issue like SNAP, Food Stamps and school meal programs. She also explained the importance of these programs and their effectiveness.
5 minutes
Keywords
- Department Of Agriculture
- Food Stamps
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Additional Resources
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