Fetterman Vows to Protect and Expand SNAP, Slams Republicans for Trying to Reduce Access to Nutrition Programs in Face of Increased Food Insecurity after New USDA Report
WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman today released the below statement following a recently released USDA Economic Research Service report on the state of food security. The report found that food insecurity increased significantly in 2022, with now approximately 1 in 8 households experiencing food insecurity. It also found that a higher number of households in rural areas (14.7%) experienced food insecurity compared to urban areas (12.5%) and
October 31, 2023
