FOOD
Data about food security and participation in food assistance programs can convey a wealth of information about a community’s wellbeing. A community with limited access to nutritious food or without the resources to obtain such food is likely to suffer poorer health outcomes which may exacerbate economic hardships.
SNAP Applications
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a program that provides food assistance to low-income households.
SNAP Recipients by percentage of population
The proportion of people receiving SNAP benefits can indicate how well a community is addressing the food needs of its most vulnerable population