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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...

This report presents detailed information on the types of programs used by states to confer categorical eligibility to Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) households as of June 1, 2013, how the programs vary by state, and the number and characteristics of households eligible...

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 collects detailed information on the non-cash Temporary Assistance for Needy Families-funded programs used by states to confer categorical eligibility to SNAP households and examines the number and characteristics of households categorically eligible though those programs.

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.

Limiting children’s access to low-nutrient, energy-dense foods at school may hold promise as a tactic for reducing children’s total calorie intake and controlling BMI.