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Quiz: Food insecurity in the U.S.

For many in the United States, a hearty Thanksgiving meal -- in fact, any meal at all -- is a luxury. How much do you know about SNAP and food insecurity?
Harlem residents choose groceries at the Food Bank For New York City, Dec. 11, 2013. in New York, N.Y.
Harlem residents choose groceries at the Food Bank For New York City, Dec. 11, 2013. in New York, N.Y.

For many in the United States, a hearty Thanksgiving meal -- in fact, any meal at all -- is a luxury. Millions of Americans rely on SNAP benefits, the new name for government funded food stamps, in order to put food on the table.

How much do you know about SNAP and food insecurity in America?

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Sources:

Politicians from the hungriest counties voted to cut food stamps

The Truth About Food Stamps 

SNAP Quick Facts

Food Research and Action Center

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities