Pennsylvania is on the list of the top 10 states with the most people on food stamps. Additionally, when compared to the percentage of people on food stamps in the entire United States, Pennsylvania is above the national average. In this post, we are going to provide the latest update on the total number of people on food stamps in Pennsylvania in 2022, including the percentage of the state’s population on SNAP.
Additionally, we will compare Pennsylvania’s number to the national average for the United States.
About Food Stamps In Pennsylvania
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), otherwise known as Food Stamps helps Pennsylvanians buy food.
The program provides monthly food assistance to eligible low‑income households.
If you are approved for Pennsylvania SNAP, your benefits will be deposited each month on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) ACCESS Card.
You can use your ACCESS EBT Card to purchase eligible food at most grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and online, including at Walmart and Amazon.
To be eligible, households generally must earn less than 130 percent of the federal poverty level, which for a family of 4 is $3,007 a month.
For the fiscal year 2023, the maximum benefit for an individual on SNAP is $281 a month, while a family of three can receive a maximum benefit of $740.
Number of People on Food Stamps in Pennsylvania – 2022 Update
Here’s a summary of the latest data on food stamps participation in Pennsylvania for September 2022:
- Total Number of Pennsylvania Households Receiving Food Stamps: 975,193
- Total Number of People in Pennsylvania Receiving Food Stamps: 1,831,448
- Amount of Spent on Food Stamps in Pennsylvania for the Month: $391,806,380.00
Pennsylvania Food Stamps Statistics vs. National Average
| Number of People on Food Stamps in Pennsylvania | |||
| As of June 2022 | |||
| June 2021 | June 2022 | Change | |
| Number of People | 1,771,130 | 1,831,448 | 3.4% |
| Number of Households | 954,489 | 975,193 | 2.2% |
| Total Benefits ($) | $617,525,076.00 | $391,806,380.00 | -36.6% |
United States Food Stamps Statistics for June 2022:
| Number of People on Food Stamps in The United States | |||
| As of June 2022 | |||
| June 2021 | June 2022 | Change | |
| Number of People | 41,197,059 | 40,986,375 | -0.5% |
| Number of Households | 21,554,341 | 21,497,338 | -0.3% |
| Total Benefits ($) | $9,831,346,275.00 | $9,160,296,737.00 | -6.8% |
What Percentage of Pennsylvania is on Food Stamps?
Summary
Here’s the summary of the Number of People on SNAP in Pennsylvania – 2022 Update:
- Number of Households on Food Stamps: 975,193
- Total Number of People on Food Stamps in Pennsylvania: 1,831,448
- Amount of Spent on Food Stamps in Pennsylvania for the Month: $391,806,380.00
See who benefits the most from Food Stamps in Pennsylvania.
If you want to know how much you will get in SNAP in 2023, see the article on the 2023 PA Food Stamps Increase.
Questions?
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In the meantime, check out our other articles on Pennsylvania Food Stamps: