And thank you to my colleagues who have joined me for this extremely important SNAP Special Order Hour. Hunger continues to be a pervasive issue in America. According to the USDA, in 2023, Over 42 million people rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, and 41% of those households have children. SNAP benefits are modest, averaging only about $6.20 per person per day or about $2 per person per meal. SNAP benefits average only $6.20 per person per Day, or about $2 per person per meal. (00:28–00:39)
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