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Yes! Here are some current lessons we are learning from our research participants regarding #FoodInsecurity and #COVID19 food programs 
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1. Increasing benefits for SNAP eligible families was very helpful and should continue. More money has always been needed.
2. Many low-wage families (our preliminary results say $12/hr can make people ineligible if they have more than 1 kid) need access to SNAP. Emergency policy increased benefits for those who were SNAP-eligible but did not expand eligibility for ineligible food-insecure families.
3. Before the pandemic a lot of low-wage workers were food insecure. Wage increases that move people toward $15/hr help but did not resolve food insecurity for many families with minor children.
4. Parents who are still working and who are currently unemployed really like the boxes being provided by food banks versus going in and waiting in line. They would like this to continue post-pandemic, particularly for people with cars - drive up is great ppl w/young kids.
5. School boxes are also beneficial, but these prgms are more variable. Boxes assigned to families versus 1st come 1st serve are better. Boxes with more raw ingredients and fewer processed foods are preferred.
6. Timing and transportation can be barriers to accessing food banks and school food programs. Working ppl need a range of times so they can go when they are off work. Delivery or quite local programs would benefit people with limited transportation.
