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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Persons Receiving SNAP Benefits
Measurement Period: 2021
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This indicator shows the average number of people enrolled in SNAP benefits each year.
Why is this important?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a government assistance program managed by the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture and administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services. SNAP benefits help individuals with low income buy food using an Illinois Link Card. The program is designed to combat food insecurity and improve nutrition for those enrolled.
73,858
persons
Source:
Illinois Department of Human Services
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: DuPage County Health Department
Last update: February 2022
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: DuPage County Health Department
Last update: February 2022
Compared to
Graph Selections
Data Source
- Illinois Department of Human Services
Maintained By: DuPage County Health Department
Filed under: Economy / Government Assistance, Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating