SNAP POLLING
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)
See How Voters Feel About SNAP
We Polled Voters In America
Voters’ voices drive our advocacy asks, so SCAN commissioned a bipartisan poll to see how they feel about strengthening SNAP. Many had personal experience — 21% said a member of their household received benefits at some point, and another 27% knew a SNAP recipient outside of their family.
Benefits Are Too Low
Voters guessed that SNAP recipients receive $20 a day. When told that an average family of four gets just $5.70 per person, 66% were adamant about increasing benefits. 80% of Democrats, 63% of Independents and 53% of Republicans agreed.
Congress Shouldn’t Cut Snap
67% of voters said they’d feel less favorably toward Congress if they cut benefits. Results were consistent across party lines — 81% were Democrats, 70% were Independents and 52% were Republicans.
Snap Is Essential
85% said food prices are a big issue, and 85% think the government should be doing more to help struggling families. 61% believe SNAP is a very important part of the solution.
Applying Should Be Easier
87% support more flexible ways to apply for SNAP, like in-person or over the phone alternatives.
Less Government Paperwork = More Access
67% of voters said they’d feel less favorably toward Congress if they cut benefits. Results were consistent across party lines – 81% were Democrats, 70% were Independents and 52% were Republicans.
Do Voters Agree With Snap Policies?
Policy Proposal
Percentage in Favor
Continuing to match the amount spent on produce, which makes fruits and veggies more affordable in recipients’ budgets
94%
Allowing people to apply for SNAP face-to-face or over the phone (for those without access to transportation)
87%
Continuing to allow recipients to get free nutritious foods with a prescription from their doctor or health insurance provider
83%
Offering a range of items that can be purchased with benefits, rather than limited types of products
75%
Reducing the amount of government paperwork required to apply
70%
Learn More
Dive deeper into the findings of our survey.
Victoria Zegler
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