The food safety net has changed dramatically since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic to meet increasing demand and adapt to logistical challenges. However, the changes that have been made — and how they have been made — vary by state, county, and city. RPP is also tracking ongoing advocacy efforts to improve food safety net programs to better meet people's needs.

Key Issues

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps)
• Programs for children
• Programs for seniors
• Programs for pregnant women
• Programs for tribal communities
• Home delivery
• Food banks
• Food donations
• Prepared meals
• Healthy food and nutrition

By state, county, or city

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By policy name

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about food assistance during the pandemic.

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Gov't action, trending

• H.R. 133 - Continuing Appropriations Act 2021 (federal)
• SNAP Emergency Allotment December Extension (NY)
• H.R.6756 - End Pandemic Hunger for College Students Act (federal)
• S. 4800 - Hero's Act (federal)
• H.R. 8135 - Fruits and Vegetables for Children During Pandemic Act (federal)

News & reports, trending

• Online grocery shopping is growing, but millions of Americans on food stamps are being left behind (CNN, Dec. 8, 2020)
• What will the new stimulus package mean for the nearly 50 million food-insecure Americans? (Washington Post, Dec. 22, 2020)
• Millions of Full-Time Workers Rely on Federal health Care and Food Assistance Programs (GAO, Nov. 18, 2020)

SNAP, formerly food stamps

Programs for children

Programs for seniors

Programs for pregnant women

Programs for tribal communities

Home delivery

Food banks

Food donations

Prepared meals

Healthy food and nutrition