Public Benefits Access
Includes use of benefits such as SNAP and WIC, gaps in benefits, and challenges to access
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SNAP Participation
44.8%
Nearly half of households currently receive SNAP.
38.1%
Over one-third of households reported that SNAP benefits typically last one week or less.
SNAP Application
42.5%
Nearly half of households have applied for SNAP.
44.4%
Close to half had household members not qualify for SNAP.
SNAP Discontinuation
Experience of having SNAP stopped for a household member.
45.9%
Nearly half of households reported having SNAP benefits stopped for a household member.
Women Infant and Child (WIC)
Percentage of household members currently receiving WIC benefits.
8.8%
Some household members receive WIC benefits.
Child Program Participation
Reported participation in child nutrition programs like free or reduced price school meals, afterschool meal programs, and weekend food programs.
25.6%
About 1 in 4 households receive free or reduced-price school lunch.
15.3%
About 1 in 6 households receive free reduced price breakfast programs.