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The Average Food Stamp Application is 17 Pages Long

The Average Food Stamp Application is 17 Pages Long
2021
Author(s): 
Cara Karter
The Average Food Stamp Application is 17 Pages Long
Source Sector(s)
Non-profit
Benefits Program
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Level of Government
State/Provincial
Location
United States
Format
Graphic

In June 2021, we analyzed the paper (PDF) version of the SNAP (food stamps) application for all 53 participating states and territories. We found that the average paper application was 17 pages long, including all informational pages. Considering that some paper applications included additional programs, we also analyzed which of those pages included questions about SNAP. On average, the paper applications included SNAP content on 9 pages.