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THE INCREASE OF SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) PARTICIPATIONBY LOW INCOME WORKERS: A SOCIAL WORK PERSPECTIVE
| Title: | THE INCREASE OF SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) PARTICIPATIONBY LOW INCOME WORKERS: A SOCIAL WORK PERSPECTIVE. |
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| Name(s): |
Scheiner, Elizabeth, Author Mann, Mary, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2015 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the literature focused on the increased utilization of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by low-income workers attempting to become food secure. Poverty measurement will be discussed for its importance to accurately identify individuals and families who are still excluded of social services and programs due to a faulty measurement of poverty. Furthermore, this paper will identify how the limitations of the current minimum wage system in the United States contributes to food insecurity within the population of low-income workers. A concise history of the creation of the SNAP program and the current minimum wage system will be provided. Identifying the increased utilization of the SNAP program, how this intersects with the current minimum wage system and increased food insecurity, will help identify potential areas for advocacy within social work practice and potential areas for policy change. | |
| Identifier: | CFH0004796 (IID), ucf:45326 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
2015-05-01 B.S.W. Health and Public Affairs, School of Social Work Bachelors This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
SNAP Food Stamps minimum wage living wage low wage poverty poverty guidelines NASW Code of Ethics food insecurity policy advocacy |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004796 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
