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Number of District residents who suffer from food insecurity. >> Feeding America
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CalFresh in California) provides 9 for every one provided by private charity. >> Feeding America
Nearly one in three SNAP households still rely on food banks. >> USDA
ABAWDs potentially subject to three month time limit. >> CDSS, STAT 47 Report
Working families and children who would lose SNAP as a result of Broad Based Categorical Eligibility. >> Based on a 6% caseload estimate from AB 191 (Bocanegra, 2013) when CA implemented BBCE, adjusted for SSI expansion.
Older adults and people with disabilities who would see a reduction in SNAP as a result of cutting Standard Utility Allowance. >> SNAP SHCSUA Regulatory Analysis, Table E
In California, SNAP recipients receive $1.49 per person, per meal. >> CBPP
In California, one in three SNAP recipients rely on supplimental food. >> USDA
In California, SNAP recipients nutrition related risk of hospitaliztion increase 27% at month’s end. >> Health Affairs
Value of SNAP, participants & percentage. >> California Budget & Policy Center analysis of California Department of Social Services and US Census Bureau data
Value of SNAP, participants & percentage. >> California Budget & Policy Center analysis of California Department of Social Services and US Census Bureau data
Value of SNAP, economic activity. >> USDA
Value of SNAP, jobs. >> USDA
Average SNAP household income and median income by congressional district. >> USDA

California Department of Social Services Data Dashboard as of December 2019 >> CDSS
California Budget and Policy Center analysis of Department of Social Services and US Census Bureau data

How The Farm Bill Impacts Food Banks (September, 2018):

If the House Farm Bill (H.R. 2) becomes law, 2,000,000 Americans will lose SNAP benefits. >> Congressional Budget Office (May 2, 2018).
1 out of 3 SNAP households already rely on a food bank to feed their family. >> Economic Research Service, USDA (Septemer, 2017).
SNAP provides 12 meals for every 1 meal provided by charities like food banks. >> Feeding America (April 12, 2018).
SNAP cuts will result in more hunger and poorer nutrition. >> White House Council of Economic Advisers (December, 2015).

Who Receives SNAP In California (September, 2018):

4,000,000 Californians receive SNAP. >> Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (March, 2018).
80% are children, seniors or parents. >> California Budget and Policy Center (February, 2018).
1/2 are in working families. >> Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (March, 2018).
9% are, or care for someone who is, elderly or living with a disability. >> Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (March, 2018).
5% are a veteran. >> Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (November 11, 2014).

SNAP Matters for California Children (October, 2018):

74% of SNAP households in California have a child >> Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (March, 2018).
51% of all California SNAP recipients are children >> California Budget and Policy Center (February, 2018).
SNAP keeps 417,000 California children out of poverty a year >> Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (March, 2018).
25% reduction in healthcare costs >> Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (January, 2018)
18% more likely to graduate high school >> Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (January, 2018)
16% less chance of becoming obese >> Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (January, 2018)
5% less chance of developing heart disease >> Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (January, 2018)