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Food Banks Get The Love, But SNAP Does More To Fight Hunger

The charitable organizations called food banks are getting a lot of attention and donations right now. But they aren't nearly as important or effective as SNAP, formerly known as food stamps.

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Dan Charles is NPR's food and agriculture correspondent.