By Teon Hayes and Parker Gilkesson Davis

Threats to SNAP other food assistance programs reveal the urgent need for a broader food sovereignty approach to solving hunger. The authors promote community power, focus on local food systems, and sustained targeted investment. The brief highlights how Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities have long fed themselves despite disinvestment, land theft, and policy barriers. The brief takes a look at Peoria, Illinois, as a prime example, showing both the strengths and limitations of local response. Local communities can bridge gaps, but policymakers must act to ensure that everyone can access proper nutrition and thrive.

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