Where Do SNAP Benefits Fall Short? Almost Everywhere

With lawmakers poised for a partisan debate over SNAP, research shows nearly all U.S. counties saw a gap between the cost of a modestly priced meal and the maximum benefit available through the safety net program last year.

With lawmakers poised for a partisan debate over SNAP, research shows nearly all U.S. counties saw a gap between the cost of a modestly priced meal and the maximum benefit available through the safety net program last year.