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Statistics on children, youth and families in the Virgin Islands from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development
Children in families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Virgin Islands
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
Children in families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. SNAP provides federal food subsidies to reduce hunger among eligible individuals and families with children experiencing unemployment, disability, reduced work hours, or other causes of income insecurity. Percentages represent proportion of children ages birth to 18 receiving benefits.
Data Source
Virgin Islands Department of Health
Rates calculated based on data from Virgin Islands Community Survey (VICS) and U.S. Census
Rates calculated based on data from Virgin Islands Community Survey (VICS) and U.S. Census
Notes
Data reported for St. Thomas also include St. John.
NOTE: In the absence of a VICS report for 2011, child population data for 2011 (used to calculate rates of children receiving benefits) is from the U.S. Census for the year 2010.
NOTE: In the absence of a VICS report for 2011, child population data for 2011 (used to calculate rates of children receiving benefits) is from the U.S. Census for the year 2010.
Last Updated
December 2024