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According to Census Bureau estimates for 2013, the poverty rate for the U.S. is 14.5.. Briefly describe two or three food and nutrition programs designed to serve low-income adults in your community.

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By far the largest of all nutrition assistance programs is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides economic support for food purchases to low-income households as well as nutrition education.
Meals on Wheels programs serve homebound adults. Some are funded through the Agency on Aging, but many operate as voluntary community efforts.
Soup kitchens and shelters provide hot meals and snacks for hungry and homeless people.
The Second Harvest food bank network keeps food items from becoming waste, coordinates charitable giving programs, and supplies food shelves and community kitchens.

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