Blog Post
LDI Blog Post: Senior Fellow, Dr. Aaron Richterman and colleagues explain that SNAP benefits affects far more than hunger. Research shows it directly influences HIV incidence in the United States.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is about to shrink food support for millions. Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (Penn LDI) Senior Fellow and BEGIN Lab’s Aaron Richterman, MD MPH, and colleagues explain why upcoming SNAP cuts will increase food insecurity and lead to measurable health consequences over the next decade. The evidence is clear. This blog post cites research showing that SNAP participation is associated with lower HIV incidence.