This report presents estimates of State SNAP participation rates for fiscal years 2018 to 2020. The estimates were derived using empirical Bayes shrinkage estimation methods and data from the Current Population Survey, the American Community Survey, SNAP Quality Control, and administrative records.
The research brief reviews estimated state SNAP participation rates--the percentage of eligible people who participate in the program--for fiscal year 2020. State SNAP participation rate estimates can be used to assess recent program performance and focus efforts to improve access.
This report presents estimates of SNAP participation rates in each State for fiscal years 2017 to 2019. The estimates were derived using empirical Bayes shrinkage estimation methods and data from the Current Population Survey, the American Community Survey, SNAP QC, and administrative records.
The research brief reviews estimated state SNAP participation rates for all eligible people and eligible people in households with earnings in 2019. State SNAP participation rate estimates can be used to assess recent program performance and focus efforts to improve access.
The research brief reviews estimated state SNAP participation rates for all eligible people and eligible people in households with earnings in 2018. State SNAP participation rate estimates can be used to assess recent program performance and focus efforts to improve access.
This report presents estimates of SNAP participation rates in each State for fiscal years 2016 to 2018. The estimates were derived using empirical Bayes shrinkage estimation methods and data from the Current Population Survey, the American Community Survey, SNAP QC, and administrative records.
Mathematica standardized Illinois, Mississippi, and Tennessee administrative data files held by the U.S. Bureau of the Census and then compared tabulations of the standardized data files to data from the National Data Bank, to tabulations of SNAP Quality Control data, and across States.
This report presents estimates that measure the need for SNAP and the program’s effectiveness at reaching its target population in each state for fiscal years 2015 to 2017.
This brief reviews estimated state SNAP participation rates for eligible people and eligible working poor people in 2017.
Cunnyngham summarized findings from a recent study commissioned by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that examined the characteristics of SNAP participants who could be affected by the proposed regulatory change.
This issue brief, the third in a series of briefs analyzing the impact of proposed changes to SNAP, provides background on SNAP work requirements, time limits, and proposed regulatory changes.
This report presents estimates that measure the need for SNAP and the program’s effectiveness at reaching its target population in each state for fiscal years 2014 to 2016.
The brief reviews estimated state SNAP participation rates for eligible people and eligible working poor people in 2016.
This issue brief, the second in a series of briefs analyzing the impact of proposed changes to SNAP, describes how these changes could impact program participants, including children.
This report presents estimated SNAP participation rates by economic and demographic subgroup for individuals eligible under Federal income and resource rules. It also presents household participation rates and benefit receipt rates.
The brief reviews estimated state SNAP participation rates for eligible people and eligible working poor people in 2015.
This report presents estimates that measure the need for SNAP and the program’s effectiveness at reaching its target population in each state and the District of Columbia for fiscal years 2013 to 2015.
The participation rates presented in this report are estimates of the percentage of individuals eligible for SNAP benefits under Federal income and resource rules who chose to participate in the program.
On average, 50 million individuals were eligible for benefits each month in 2015, and nearly 42 million received them.
The brief reviews participation rates for eligible people and the working poor nationally and for each of the 50 states in 2014.
This report presents estimates that measure the need for SNAP and the program’s effectiveness at reaching its target population in each state for fiscal years 2012 to 2014.
This report is the latest in a series on SNAP participation rates, which estimate the proportion of people eligible for benefits under Federal income and asset rules who actually participate in the program.
Report on trends in SNAP participation rates from FY 2010 to FY 2014.
This testimony discusses ways in which SNAP data and other resources can be used to analyze how the policy options selected by states affect the SNAP population.
This report presents estimates that, for each state, measure the need for SNAP and the program’s effectiveness in each of the three fiscal years from 2011 to 2013. The estimated numbers of people eligible for SNAP measure the need for the program.
This document presents estimates of state SNAP participation rates for all eligible people and for the working poor for fiscal year 2013. These estimates can be used to assess recent program performance and focus efforts to improve access.
SNAP serves a broad demographic spectrum. This brief’s descriptions of SNAP participants and their benefits are based on a sample of households that participated in SNAP in fiscal year 2013.
This report presents estimates that, for each state, measure the need for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the program’s effectiveness in fiscal years 2010 through 2012. The estimated numbers of people eligible for SNAP measure the need for the program.
Karen Cunnyngham testified before the House Committee on Agriculture’s Nutrition Subcommittee at a public hearing on SNAP household characteristics and patterns of participation.
Recent studies have examined Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) national participation rates as well as participation rates for socioeconomic and demographic subgroups.
This report presents estimates that, for each state, measure the need for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the program’s effectiveness in fiscal years 2009 through 2011.
This report documents the process of creating the 2011 MATH SIPP+ model. The MATH SIPP+ models use SIPP data as the underlying database and CPS ASEC data to contribute additional timely economic and demographic information.
The participation rates presented in this report estimate the percentage of individuals eligible under federal SNAP income and asset rules who choose to participate in the program.
This document presents estimates of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation rates for all eligible people and for the working poor, by state, for fiscal year 2011.
The report presents participation rates for fiscal year (FY) 2011 and revised participation rates for FY 2010 using the FY 2011 methodology.
This report documents the methodology used to produce the FY 2010 SNAP participation rates presented in Eslami et al. (2012). They estimate the percentage of individuals eligible under federal SNAP income and asset rules who chose to participate in the program.
Read about SNAP participation rates in all 50 states for all eligible people and for the working poor in fiscal year 2008. These estimates can be used to assess recent program performance and focus efforts to improve performance.