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Children served by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Louisiana

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Definition and Source

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Definition

Number - the average number of children served by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in a given state fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
Percent - the average number of children served by SNAP in a given state fiscal year (July 1-June 30) per 100 children age birth to 17 in the population.

Data Source

Agenda for Children's analysis of data provided by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Division of Family Support and the U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Population Estimates Program.

Notes

SNAP provides monthly benefits that help eligible low-income households buy food. Because SNAP data are based on state fiscal year averages, population estimates for two years were averaged to calculate a SNAP participation rate per 100 children. Rates are updated as new estimates become available, and may differ from previously published estimates.

Last Updated

October 2024