IFPA Applauds Introduction of SNAP Nutrition Security Act

July 17, 2023

Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association applauds the bipartisan SNAP Nutrition Security Act introduced July 14, 2023, by Senators Cory Booker (D–NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL).

“Throughout its decades of existence, there is no question that the SNAP program has been highly effective and efficient at reducing hunger. Today's current realities, where 50% of Americans have a preventable chronic disease, 90% do not meet Dietary Guidelines for Americans’ fruit and vegetable recommendations, and SNAP participants' consistently cite affordability as a barrier to healthier eating, only underscore how far we must go to improve positive health outcomes for communities across the U.S.,” said IFPA CEO Cathy Burns.

“To that end, we must ensure that SNAP's success is measured by its effectiveness in ensuring individuals have access to foods of high dietary quality like fresh fruits and vegetables. We thank Senators Booker and Rubio for their leadership to continue the fight of reducing nutrition insecurity in this country.”

In 2023, IFPA will continue to monitor and respond to any proposed legislative or regulatory proposals that would positively or negatively impact opportunities and access for fresh fruits and vegetables and those that produce them, as well as capitalize on recommendations from last year’s White House Conference on Nutrition, Hunger and Health national strategy to ensure federal programs and policies align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and actively address underconsumption of fruits and vegetables. 

IFPA Applauds Introduction of SNAP Nutrition Security Act

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