SNAP BENEFITS EVERYONE
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — or SNAP — is the nation’s largest anti-hunger program that nourishes individuals, families and communities so we all can thrive.
DID YOU KNOW?
President Trump signed into law a budget bill that eliminates $1.1+ trillion from the nation’s safety net programs, including nearly $186 billion in cuts to food benefits that will impact SNAP recipients. Your coverage has not changed at this time. If you receive SNAP benefits, please check back here regularly for updates. Learn more about changes to SNAP benefits with the passing of the bill.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Food insecurity occurs when a household lacks consistent access to enough food for all members. More than 47 million people in the US experience food insecurity, including 1 in 5 children.
SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, reduces poverty and improves health outcomes by providing food benefits for people with low incomes. The majority of those who receive SNAP benefits are:
- Children (40%)
- People with a disability (20%)
- Older adults (18%)
Take a closer look at how SNAP helps Connecticut residents.
A SECOND LOOK AT SNAP
SNAP is the nation’s largest and most important anti-hunger program. In Connecticut, SNAP helps improve access
to food, health outcomes and the local economy, while easing the strain on community food banks.
of CT residents
who face hunger
of SNAP participants are
in families with children
of SNAP recipients are
in working families
of SNAP recipients
are in families with
members who are older
adults or are disabled
SNAP provides food benefits to
1 in 7 CT residents
Food insecurity has increased
40% in the state since 2020
$1 in SNAP benefits generates
$1.50 in economic activity
SNAP feeds
CT school-aged children over the summer
SNAP lifts more than
CT residents above the poverty
line every year
To learn about HUSKY Health, Medicaid in CT, please click here.
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