– Describe the purpose, status, and current issues related to the U.S. food assistance programs.

– Communicate the current status of food security in the United States.
– Link current trends in food insecurity and poverty to current food security and hunger policy initiatives.
– Describe the purpose, status, and current issues related to the U.S. food assistance programs.
– Describe actions that individuals might take to eliminate food insecurity.
Interpret barriers to community food security and set priorities for action.