USDA Economic Research Service Briefing Room
" "  
" "

 
Briefing Rooms

Print this page Print | E-mail this page E-mail | Bookmark & ShareBookmark/share | Translate Translate | Text only Text only | resize text smallresize text mediumresize text large

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Recommended Data

Contents
 
Contents
 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Map Machine—The SNAP Map Machine is an interactive web-based mapping utility that maps program participation and benefit levels with county level detail for the States and the Nation. Use the map machine to show per capita participation, per capita benefits, changes from year to year, and more.

Database of Waivers of SNAP Rules (formerly Food Stamp Program Rules Database)—Provides links to a compressed (WinZIP) file of a MS Access database and a Database Abbreviation Guide. SNAP waives certain rules when State Agencies ask for waivers designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the program.

FANRP Project Database—Provides details on all FANRP research projects including the project's objective, funding level, researchers, and expected completion date. A customized list of publications from these projects can be compiled from the FANRP Research Findings Database. The database is searchable by title, word(s) or phrases contained in the publication’s bibliographic citation, lead author, topic, year of publication, and data set.

National data useful in food and nutrition assistance research—Brief descriptions of national surveys and data sets with links to their sources. Surveys and data sets especially relevant to the SNAP/FSP include:

  • SNAP Quality Control Data File (SNAP-QC)—Contains detailed demographic, economic, and program eligibility information for SNAP households.


  • National Food Stamp Program Survey (NFSPS)—A 1996 survey on client satisfaction with services provided by food stamp offices and agencies, monetary and nonmonetary costs of participating in the FSP, food shopping behaviors, food security, and nutrient availability.

For more information, contact: John A. Kirlin

Web administration: webadmin@ers.usda.gov

Updated date: February 18, 2009