A new study on behalf of Trace One has identified the U.S. states with the highest SNAP participation rates. For decades, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been one of the most significant social welfare programs in the United States, helping millions of Americans afford basic nutrition. As a federally funded program, SNAP has been a focal point of debate for both major political parties, often framed as either a critical tool in reducing poverty and food insecurity or a costly government expense in need of reform. Unlike many partisan issues, however, changes to SNAP have not always followed…
