Notes that the rate of participation for all eligible individuals fell from 56 percent in 1999 to 53 percent in 2001 and then rose in 2002 by less than one percentage point to 54 percent. For many subgroups, participation followed the overall trend, falling from 1999 to 2001 and then rising in...

Examines composition of households, benefits and income, age, race/ethnicity, and other characteristics. Notes that the majority (54 percent) of households contained children, and over a quarter contained disabled individuals. The average household's monthly benefit in the year 2000 was $158....

The participation rates presented in this report estimate the percentage of individuals eligible under federal SNAP income and asset rules who choose to participate in the program. Of the nearly 52 million individuals eligible for SNAP benefits in an average month in fiscal year (FY) 2011, 41...

This study for the USDA Food and Nutrition Service was conducted to determine existing measures for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program modernization initiatives, including call centers, online systems, document imaging, kiosks, partnering, waiving the face-to-face interview, shortened...

In light of sharp declines in the Food Stamp Program caseload, examines the well-being of those who have left the program. Notes that about half of those who exited in 1997 were employed two years later, while more than half had incomes below the poverty line. Also notes food insecurity with...

This report provides state information on the characteristics of elderly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants and eligibles, as well as participation rates for this group, to help assess efforts to increase their SNAP participation.

This report provides details on how each of the 45 states measures performance modernization initiatives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and describes the performance standards in use.