Jim McGovern: “Over 1.5 million veterans receive SNAP benefits annually, and…”

On the recordMay 17, 2016

Over 1.5 million veterans receive SNAP benefits annually, and post-9/11 veterans experience food insecurity at a rate almost double the average.

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McGovern highlights the food insecurity faced by veterans.

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