Enrollment in the food stamp program plunged by more than 1.3 million since Trump’s inauguration
 

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The USDA data reveals that the number of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants fell from 42,676,312 in January 2017 when Trump took office to 41,324,904 in December 2017—a decrease of 1,351,408.

Although enrollment in SNAP sharply increased by 3.5 million during the first month of fiscal year (FY) 2018 (October 2017) due to temporary SNAP enrollment in hurricane-affected states, the data shows that enrollment in the food stamp program has declined on the whole over the first calendar year of Trump’s presidency.

The most recent data of food stamp participation available reveals that from November 2017 to December 2017, 333,984 people discontinued their participation in SNAP.

The number of people dropping off the food stamp rolls is a continuation of a bigger trend that has been taking place since 2013.

Food stamp enrollment steadily declined after 2013, when participation in the government program swelled to 47.6 million—the highest amount it has ever been since former President Lyndon Johnson authorized the creation of the food stamp program in 1964. Taxpayers spent $79.8 million on SNAP when enrollment reached its peak in 2013.

After 2013, enrollment in SNAP declined as states passed laws requiring food stamp recipients to work, volunteer, be in school, or take part in job training for a set number of hours a week to receive food stamps. The improving economy also contributed to the continuing decline in food stamp usage.

President Trump has mentioned that he wanted to make it a priority to keep SNAP program costs down at the state and federal levels, which might drive down enrollment even further in 2018.

The USDA announced a proposal last month that the agency says might make Trump’s proposal to curb SNAP costs at the state and federal levels a reality. The agency proposed a “Blue Apron-style” food stamp program that would deliver shelf-stable food—such as cereal boxes, pasta, and canned produce—to food stamp recipients once a month.

The “Harvest Boxes” would make up half of recipients’ allotted benefits for the month while the other half would consist of SNAP benefits on electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards. The agency clarified that states in charge of delivering the boxes would take recipients’ dietary and religious preferences into account when selecting the type of food for the boxes.

Public support for the USDA’s “Harvest Box” program remains high—a poll conducted in February showed that nearly half of Americans support the Trump administration’s change to the food stamp program.

Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by More than 1.3 Million Since Trump's Inauguration

Breitbart accurately noted that food stamp enrollment has been on the decline since fiscal year 2013.

Annual SNAP data shows enrollment climbed from about 28.2 million in 2008 to 47.6 million in 2013 and has declined every year since that time. SNAP enrollment hit 42.2 million in 2017.

After 2013, enrollment in SNAP declined as states passed laws requiring food stamp recipients to work, volunteer, be in school, or take part in job training for a set number of hours a week to receive food stamps. The improving economy also contributed to the continuing decline in food stamp usage.

So the number has been declining since 2013?..

yep. But the chumpanzees have to toot Chump's horn and keep the propaganda flowing

HERE IS THE ANNUAL SUMMARY.

FY 2018 42,882,867
FY 2017 42,202,952
FY 2016 44,219,363
FY 2015 45,766,672

Don't listen to that anchor baby. He throws a tantrum anytime someone posts something positive about the United States.

You're not even American you moron :1orglaugh:1orglaugh:1orglaugh

So it dropped over 1.5 million 15/16 - Trump took over and it dropped about 2 million - Pretty much on track then?..

Ssshhhh he's jerking off to his trumplestiltskin propaganda

Sure, almost a 35% more drop.

^^ Anti-American and hates any positive American news :2 cents:

trump was sworn in Jan 20, 2017 and yep follows the trend

Exactly what you would expect - It follows the trend that started in 2013...

That's like the doctor coming in and telling your mom that she doesn't have crabs








but her HIV test came back positive

Yup, he's dong a great job :thumbsup

Glad to see those numbers down.

Also, note that the number of people on it actually increased from 2017 to 2018 by about 600,0000.

the onehunglo-ing and the paulmarkham-ing has bled america dry...it is time to point fingers at others :1orglaugh:1orglaugh:1orglaugh:1orglaugh

Says the neo nazi welfare baby

I try to be fair - The article mentions that it could be down to natural disasters (hurricanes) - We will see at the end of the year if that's true...

The article says hurricane victim SNAP recipients gradually stopped needing assistance.

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