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Reducing Structural Barriers in a School-based System of Food Assistance to Reduce Inequality in Food Security and Child Outcomes

Can reducing administrative barriers increase participation in a school-based food assistance program, thereby reducing food insecurity and improving outcomes among low-income and Latinx families?

Can reducing administrative barriers increase participation in a school-based food assistance program, thereby reducing food insecurity and improving outcomes among low-income and Latinx families?

About This Grant

Principal Investigator Rebecca Ryan, Georgetown University
Grant Period January 2024 – December 2026
Programs Research Grants
Focus Areas Reducing Inequality
Grant Amount
$599,869.00

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