Key figures
SNAP food assistance recipients
41,391,951
People · 2023
Historical data
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SNAP food assistance recipients
1989–202341,391,951▲ 123%
Sum of the 50 states (+ DC where reported). Census SAIPE program, SNAP benefit recipients, July count (FRED BR12000FLA647NCEN).
Sources: BEA, BLS, Census Bureau, EIA, FBI, USDA, NCES, U.S. Treasury and other federal agencies (via FRED where noted). National totals marked “Sum of the 50 states” add up official state figures.