Established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),
also known as food stamps, is the United States’ largest anti-hunger program, helping an average of
41.7 million—or 1 in 8—Americans per month.
SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can
afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 changes certain eligibility factors for SNAP.
This interactive visualization explores how SNAP participation and benefits have evolved in recent years,
to highlight the importance of this program for millions of Americans all across the country.
All dollar values have been adjusted by the CPI-U to be represented in 2025 dollars.