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Barriers that Constrain the Adequacy of SNAP Allotments

Key Findings

  • 88% of SNAP participants reported facing some type of barrier to achieving a healthy diet throughout the month.
  • The most common barrier overall, reported by 61% of SNAP participants, was the affordability of foods that are part of a healthy diet.
  • Two barriers – affordability and lack of cooking equipment or storage – were associated with household hunger.
Page updated: September 23, 2025