Resources

Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act (H.R. 253/S.949)
This legislation seeks to ensure that Puerto Rico is transitioned into the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Closing the Meal Gap Act
This legislation addresses gaps in the meal cost plan for SNAP, proposes critical changes in the program and legislates Puerto Rico’s inclusion into SNAP.

Economic Contributions Report
Learn about the economic contributions of Puerto Rico’s food and beverage industry and how it supports the U.S. agricultural, manufacturing, distribution, transportation and retail sectors.

USDA Report
Follow the link to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website to see a 2022 update on the agency’s “Feasibility Study on Implementing USDA’s SNAP in Puerto Rico” 2010 report.

Joint Statement of Support
Read our joint statement, signed by a diverse group of organizations, in support of the Puerto Rico SNAP campaign.

Infographics
For key takeaways and at-glance recaps of P.R. NAP and SNAP, check out our infographics.

We know that the current Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) is wholly inadequate to serve the needs of more than 1.4 million U.S. citizens living in Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, U.S. citizens living elsewhere in the U.S. receive SNAP benefits.

We know that it’s time to act to support food equity in Puerto Rico.

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