SNAP Facts

Fun facts about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

[SNAP Facts @AdvocateForSNAP]

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[SNAP Facts @AdvocateForSNAP]

46.5 million people in the U.S. receive SNAP benefits. That's only about 75% of the people eligible for the benefits. http://t.co/wdhBaVeNOV

[SNAP Facts @AdvocateForSNAP]

More and more farmers markets nation-wide are accepting SNAP benefits #advocateforSNAP http://t.co/0GIH0gcYgO

[SNAP Facts @AdvocateForSNAP]

SNAP is for those who are elderly, disabled, are low-income or homeless. http://t.co/4FbupQV2Su

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SNAP if for those who are unemployed. http://t.co/4FbupQV2Su

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SNAP is for those receiving welfare or other public assistance payments. http://t.co/4FbupQV2Su

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SNAP is for those working for low wages or part-time. http://t.co/4FbupQV2Su

[SNAP Facts @AdvocateForSNAP]

Food insecurity is a reality for many people and SNAP assists those in need. #advocateforSNAP https://t.co/1lIZh7Q3mF

[Feeding Texas @FeedingTexas]

National study maps food insecurity in every #Texas county. Learn about it here: http://t.co/m7SOcKdGXI. #txlege #talkpoverty

[USDA Food and Nutrition @USDA_FNA]

See how @USDA supports programs that help SNAP participants purchase more fruits & vegetables! http://t.co/SoRxNTmtQn http://t.co/JEmxYxfevi

[USDA Food and Nutrition @USDA_FNA]

SNAP employment & training programs help recipients work towards attaining self-sufficiency & reducing their dependence on SNAP. #SNAPWorks

[SNAP Facts @AdvocateForSNAP]

Food insecurity is an issue for many Americans. Please #advocateforSNAP https://t.co/WvwqusHeC3

[Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty @BUCollaborative]

One in six households in America experienced food hardship in 2014, according to a new report from the Food... http://t.co/XwmomNqaQL

[SNAP Facts @AdvocateForSNAP]

The goal of SNAP-Ed is to help recipients:
1. Make healthy choices within a limited budget
2. Choose active lifestyles
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[SNAP Facts @AdvocateForSNAP]

"SNAP helps low-income people buy the food they need for good health." http://t.co/4FbupQV2Su