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Participation in SNAP Varies Across States But Is Generally Decreasing

In 2017, the shares of State residents receiving SNAP benefits ranged from 22.1 percent in New Mexico to 5.7 percent in Wyoming. Among seven USDA-defined regions, the Southeast region had the highest average share of residents receiving SNAP benefits at 15.1 percent and the Mountain Plains region had the lowest at 9.6 percent.

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Participation in SNAP Varies Across States But Is Generally Decreasing
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Amber Waves - USDA
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Rural