Research: Some Rural Residents Are Trading Nutrition for Shelter

Research: Some Rural Residents Are Trading Nutrition for Shelter

As U.S. home prices reach historic highs and proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) are underway, the health of low-income rural residents is becoming a cause for concern.  Meeting nutritional needs is already a challenge in many rural areas, which tend to have higher food prices, less variety, and lower quality fresh meat and produce.  How will changes to food assistance alongside rising housing costs impact the health of ru…

Rural Residents Choosing Shelter Over Nutrition, Says New Study – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

Some residents reported traveling over 45 minutes to reach a grocery store, making convenience stores and gas stations their only practical, local option...