U.S. Department of Agriculture
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides eligible participants with a monthly benefit amount that, together with their own resources, is intended to allow them access to a healthy diet. Benefit levels typically vary depending on household size, income, expenses, and other factors. This project involved assessing whether the current eligibility requirements and benefits for SNAP are adequate given the real costs that low-income households incur.
Evidence & Insights From This Project

SNAP Benefits Would Decrease Substantially for Some Households Receiving Energy Assistance Under Certain Provisions of House Farm Bill, But Increase Modestly for Working Households
This analysis, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, estimates the effects of changing how public agencies take into account utility expenses and earnings when calculating SNAP benefits.
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