Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA will award grants of up to $5 million to improve access to and increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - formerly the Food Stamp Program. "The health of our nation - of our economy, our national security, and our communities - depends on the health of our families," said Vilsack. "These grants will allow us to improve access and increase participation in our Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that serves as a vital resource to the most vulnerable Americans... 

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