Data & Research
Resource | Research, Analysis & Background | Participation Characteristics
Reaching Those in Need: Estimates of USDA's SNAP Program Participation Rates in 2019
This report presents estimates of the percentage of eligible persons, by state, who participated in SNAP during an average month in FY 2019 and in the two previous fiscal years. SNAP eligibility criteria include maximum income and resource thresholds, as well as certain nonfinancial criteria, such as age and disability status.
02/14/2023
Resource | Research | Assessing/Improving Operations
Special Nutrition Program Operations Study, SY 2013-14
The Special Nutrition Program Operations Study is a multiyear study designed to provide the Food and Nutrition Service with a snapshot of current state and school food authority policies and practices of the school meal programs, including information on school meal standards, competitive foods standards, professional standards, school lunch pricing and accounting, and Smarter Lunchrooms activities.
10/31/2016