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Letting low-income Americans buy groceries online in 2020 with SNAP benefits decreased the share of people without enough food – new research

Written by Grace Melo, Assistant professor of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University

Few people with SNAP benefits could use them for online purchases before the COVID-19 pandemic.Urupong/ iStock via Getty Images Plus

The share of low-income U.S. families experiencing food insufficiency – sometimes or often not having enough food to eat – fell from 24.5% to 22.5% at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we found...

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Letting low-income Americans buy groceries online in 2020 with SNAP benefits decreased the share of people without enough food – new research

If you live in public housing, what rights do you have to stay in your home?

Why Australia’s trade deal with Europe hinges on a forgotten promise - and a handshake

Amid an Olympic boom, it’s risky timing to lift a ban on developers’ political donations

What exactly is inflation, and are interest rates the only option for dealing with it?

Why doing “more” at work isn’t working and what we actually need instead, according to Australia's newest leadership book

How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

What should be done with the NBN in the long run?

Channel Your Inner Boss Lady In 2022 – The Smart Style Hacks to Sport This Look

NSW maintains position as Australia’s tech capital

Security by Default: Why 2026 Will Force Organisations to Rethink Cloud and AI

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

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