Reduction in COVID-19 Emergency SNAP Benefits Among Virginia Fresh Match Customers is Associated with Food Insecurity and Changes in Food Procurement Experience but not Fruit and Vegetable Intake

Key Points

• Food insecurity increases as SNAP benefits decrease, impacting the procurement experience in Virginia.
• Significant changes in food procurement were noted, highlighting the challenges faced by Fresh Match customers due to reduced benefits.
• Observational analysis of Fresh Match customers in Virginia assesses changes in procurement experiences and food intake patterns.
• Findings indicate that while vegetable intake remains stable, fruit consumption is not significantly affected by these reductions.