Thursday, June 08, 2023

Why are the poor so fat?-----Food stamps: How much SNAP recipients receive by state | Washington Examiner

Food stamps: How much SNAP recipients receive by state | Washington Examiner
"The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which provides food security for over 40 million people across the United States, varies from state to state for average payments per household...
  • SNAP benefits are calculated based on household income and size. The recipient's household income generally must be at or below 130% of the poverty line. In fiscal 2023, the poverty line used to calculate SNAP benefits is $1,920 a month.
  • An average monthly SNAP benefit for a household of three is $577, with a maximum of $740...
...Michigan
  • Average payment per household member per month: $181
  • Percentage of the population receiving SNAP: 13%
  • Number of recipients: 1.34 million

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