Report

Chartbook: SNAP Helps Struggling Families Put Food On The Table

From the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, this Chartbook provides data on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides approximately 46 million people across the country with nutrition assistance and is especially relied upon during economic recessions, since after unemployment insurance, SNAP has been the most responsive Federal program to assist families. Authors provide information on the demographics of the population accessing this program, as well as information on program administration, take-up, and use.

Source
Partner Resources
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
Supportive Services
SNAP/Food Assistance
Publication Date
2012-07-01