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Food Research and Action Center

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Dec 1, 2025
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What portion of SNAP funding is federal versus state and how do administrative costs compare to other programs?

SNAP benefits (the monthly payments recipients use to buy food) are funded at the federal level; historically about 93–94% of total SNAP outlays went to benefits while the remainder covered the federa...

Nov 10, 2025

What impact did the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have on SNAP benefits and participation?

The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) , producing both an immediate boost in household food purchasing power and a measurable rise in program participation during the Great Recession....

Nov 6, 2025

How have interest groups and federal agencies been affected by the shutdown since 2025?

Interest groups and federal agencies have experienced widespread operational disruption, financial strain, and political mobilization during the 2025 shutdown, with immediate harms to nutrition progra...