Low socio-economic status and its correlates, such as low education, poverty and poor health, affect our society as a whole. Inequalities in wealth distribution, resource distribution, and quality of life are increasing in the United States and around the world. There are many ways to combat this reality, and some are much simpler and more practical than others. A simple, smart change can be adapted immediately. This could have a significant impact on the quality of life of people with lower socio-economic status. The proposed change would involve changing the list of foods covered by the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (or SNAP), as this could have a significant impact on the health of people most likely to suffer from heart disease, which is currently the leading cause of death in the United States. States (AHA). Currently, “SNAP benefits can be used to purchase all food items, excluding: beer, wine, alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, or tobacco; any non-food item; vitamins and medications; foods that will be consumed at the store; or hot food” (snap.org). The SNAP program should instead be available only for payment for healthy foods, as this policy change would provide greater nutritional, medical, and economic value to the United States. Although "everything in moderation" is a commonly used phrase for a healthy diet, it can be very difficult for those who rely on assistance programs to incorporate healthier, whole, unprocessed foods into their diet. For many who have relied on this help for years, this is a false assumption. There is an assumption that processed foods are cheaper, more filling alternatives to healthy foods. A study recently cited in "Fruit, Vegetables Cheaper than Unhealthy Snacks" compared...... middle of article... this new method. This will certainly not eliminate processed foods from the instant consumer's diet, but will force them to use their earned income instead of instant profits, and re-evaluate the necessity of processed foods. These alarming facts and statistics presented prove that some overhaul of the SNAP program is necessary. Action must be taken not only for the sake of those in need, but also for the financial well-being of America. Increasing the amount of whole foods consumed by low-income people and those receiving SNAP would undoubtedly improve both of these problems. The policy change would reduce the funds needed to help those in need by decreasing the amount spent on medical assistance programs and helping maximize every dollar spent on food. This seems like one of the easiest ways to bring positive change to our country..