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Monday, November 24, 2014

MORE RECEIVING SNAP IN CONNECTICUT


Although over 1 million people nationwide dropped SNAP benefits between August 2013 and 2014 (a 2.5% decline), participation in Connecticut rose by over 11,000 (nearly 3%) during that period. As of August 2014, 441,645 Connecticut residents were receiving SNAP benefits. Over the past 5 years, the state has experienced the 5th highest rate of increase in the country—almost 55%

 

Source: Food Research Action Council, 11/13/14, SNAP Rates

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