SNAP recipients, who have been already been struggling with food insecurity as they await full payments of their federal food assistance, are going to struggle with holiday meals, according to a new survey.
According to a survey completed for CouponFollow, 72% of SNAP recipients polled said they were worried they wouldn't be able to afford enough food for themselves and their family this holiday season. USA TODAY was given an exclusive look at the survey.
The results of the survey are troubling, Clay Cary, senior trends analyst and retail expert at CouponFollow told USA TODAY.
"A vast number of families are facing reduced budgets, and they either have to skip meals, go to food pantries or opt out of hosting for the holidays altogether," he said. "The bottom line is, even if full benefits were restored tomorrow, the financial strain many households are under won’t disappear overnight, as this is a systemic challenge, not a seasonal one."
Here are some highlights from the study:
