Cunnyngham, Karen E.; Castner, Laura A.; Schirm, Allen L. - Mathematica Policy Research - 2011
This report estimates states’ need for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and the program …’s effectiveness from 2006 to 2008. The estimated numbers of people eligible for SNAP measure the need for the program. The estimated … SNAP participation rates measure, state by state, the program’s performance in reaching its target population. In addition …