The second tab of data reports meal costs by county compared to SNAP benefits
The second tab of data reports meal costs by county compared to SNAP benefits
SNAP offers nutrition assistance to thousands of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. The Federal Food and Nutrition Service, part of USDA, works with State agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can access benefits.
**In January of 2023, New Hampshire expanded income eligibility to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG). Prior to that expansion, eligibility was more complex: 130% of FPG for able-bodied persons ages 18-59, 165% FPG for adults 60+ and disabled, and, via expanded eligibility, 185% FPG for children under 18 and related adults living with them.
New Hampshire SNAP participation data from U.S. Department of Agrigulcuture's Food and Nutrition Service: SNAP program
Average cost of meal data from the Urban Institute's analysis, Does SNAP cover the cost of a meal in your county?
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