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Has the Long-Term Increase in Food Stamp Usage Finally Come to an End?

Date Published:

2014-10-08

Description:

From June 2006 through June 2013, the number of New York City residents receiving food stamps (now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) increased by 71.1 percent, from 1.1 million to 1.9 million.

Agency:

Independent Budget Office, NYC (IBO)

Subject(s):

Poverty

Report Type:

Adjudications / Decisions
What Program Is the Largest Source of Income Support Grants for Low-Income New York City Residents?

Date Published:

2013-03-14

Description:

Over the last decade, the number of city residents receiving food stamps has more than doubled, while public assistance recipients have decreased and the number of blind and disabled New Yorkers receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits has remained flat.

Agency:

Independent Budget Office, NYC (IBO)

Subject(s):

Poverty

Report Type:

Other