Resource | Research and Data | Policy Analysis
The Characteristics and Circumstances of Zero-Income SNAP Households
This study describes the characteristics, circumstances, and participation and income dynamics of zero-income SNAP households and seeks to assess whether economic and policy changes may have affected this growth.
10/07/2014
Resource | Research and Data | Demonstrations
Reaching the Underserved Elderly and Working Poor in SNAP: Evaluation Findings from the FY 2009 Pilots
In 2009, Congress authorized and funded pilot projects to test approaches to facilitate access to SNAP among two underserved populations: the elderly and the working poor. The Michigan and Pennsylvania pilots successfully increased access to SNAP among the elderly. No significant impacts on access were found in the other four states.
04/17/2014