Census Statistics Used to Plan Healthy Food Programs for Low-Income Households

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Census Statistics Used to Plan Healthy Food Programs for Low-Income Households

We all know fresh fruits and vegetables are key to good health. Yet many low-income neighborhoods have limited access to fresh produce.

That’s why programs such as the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the National School Lunch Program are vital to the health of communities.

Knowing how many children are in an area helps federal, state and local officials evaluate funding for nutrition programs.

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The 2020 Census will help officials plan for SNAP and other federal nutrition programs for the next 10 years. SNAP receives approximately $71 billion a year in federal funds, according to a report by the U.S. Census Bureau.  

Read more to learn about how:

  • The 2020 Census impacts federal nutrition programs
  • Young children should be counted
  • The Census Bureau is working to educate the public

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