The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, helps low-income individuals purchase food so that they can obtain a nutritious diet. Ability to reach the target population is an important measure of SNAP's performance. Of the 39 million people...

Concurs with earlier research showing that most low-income households live close to grocery stores or supermarkets although those in rural areas may be much farther away. Also examines attitudinal data related to shopping patterns and shows that many engage in careful shopping to stretch their...

This report finds that the typical Food Stamp client is quite satisfied with services, although misperceptions about eligibility deter many eligible households from participating, and costs to comply with program requirements are significant. Call the Food and Nutrition Service at 703-305-2133...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, helps low-income individuals purchase food so that they can obtain a nutritious diet. Ability to reach the target population is an important measure of SNAP's performance. Of the 39 million people...

This report is based on the March Current Population Survey and presents national participation rates for the Food Stamp Program (FSP) for fiscal year 2005. Of the 38 million individuals who were eligible for benefits in an average month in 2005, 25 million participated. The FSP served about 65...

This report finds that the typical Food Stamp client is quite satisfied with services, although misperceptions about eligibility deter many eligible households from participating, and costs to comply with program requirements are significant.

This compendium includes 128 survey questions used in previous research to assess dietary knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors for low-income populations over the age of 18. Questions on nine topics—including fruits and vegetables; grains, legumes, and fiber; variety; fat; calcium food...

The Food Stamp Program (FSP), the largest of the 15 domestic food and nutrition assistance programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, provides millions of Americans with the means to purchase food for a nutritious diet. This report presents...