SNAP benefits increase household budgets by up to 60%, enabling families to shift funds to cover other necessary expenses.
Each icon represents approximately 5% of expenses for U.S. families with incomes below $15,000 per year.
Expenses Paid By:
Household Income
Possible through SNAP Benefits
Without SNAP
clothing
exercise
furniture
school supplies
transporation
food
medical care
hygene
fresh foods
cellphone
canned food
car
housing
bedding
windows
savings
dairy
dental care
utilities
With SNAP
clothing
exercise
furniture
school supplies
transporation
food
medical care
hygene
fresh foods
cellphone
canned food
car
housing
bedding
windows
savings
dairy
dental care
utilities
Source(s):
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey