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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%

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Dive deeper into the findings of our survey.