U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

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Details Total SNAP benefits, percent change in total SNAP benefits
Topics health, federal nutrition programs
Source U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Years Available 2000-2011
Geographies County, state
Public Edition or Subscriber-only Public Edition
Download Available yes
For more information http://www.bea.gov/iTable/index_regional.cfm

Description:

The Bureau of Economic Analysis provides data on the geographic distribution of economic activity within the country.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are issued to qualifying low-income individuals to supplement their ability to purchase food. Eligibility is determined by state authorities’ interpretations of Federal regulations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) pays the cost of the assistance.

Available Data Layers & Indicators (12)
Total SNAP benefits as of 2000.
Total SNAP benefits as of 2001.
Total SNAP benefits as of 2002.
Total SNAP benefits as of 2003.
Total SNAP benefits as of 2004.
Total SNAP benefits as of 2005.
Total SNAP benefits as of 2006.
Total SNAP benefits as of 2007.
Total SNAP benefits as of 2008.
Total SNAP benefits as of 2009.
Total SNAP benefits as of 2010.
Total SNAP benefits as of 2011.