| Food Stamp (SNAP) Statistics | Data |
| Total annual cost of food stamp program | $69,800,000,000 |
| Number of Americans using the food stamp (SNAP) program | 41,170,732 |
| Number of American households receiving food stamps | 22,318,000 |
| Percent of population on food stamp program | 14 % |
| Year | Total Number of People Receiving Food Stamps | Average Monthly Benefit |
| 2016 | 41,170,732 | $158.22 |
| 2015 | 47,838,128 | $141.09 |
| 2014 | 46,670,373 | $133.85 |
| 2011 | 44,709,000 | $108.17 |
| 2000 | 17,194,000 | $76.62 |
| 1990 | 20,049,000 | $58.78 |
| 1980 | 21,082,000 | $34.47 |
| 1969 | 2,878,000 | $6.63 |