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Tag: SNAP

November 16, 2016

Peterson Statement at Hearing on Opportunities for Improving Access to Food

We’ve covered a lot of issues but the overwhelming theme of the testimony has shown us that while there are some areas for improvement, SNAP works. We’ve also heard testimony opposing Read More »


May 12, 2016

Peterson Statement at SNAP Hearing: The Retailer Perspective

This Committee focuses so much on farmers that the perspective of food retailers and the role they play in getting food to consumers can be lost. For many, a grocery store may not be easily acces Read More »


April 15, 2015

Peterson Statement at Hearing to Review Nutrition and the Role of the Charitable Sector

Farmers often have a disincentive to donate due to high packing and transportation costs and, if they do have them, agencies have a tough time getting perishable products out before they go bad. Read More »