Explaining SNAP Nonparticipation among Food-Insecure Poor and Near-Poor Households with Dependent Children

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Explaining SNAP Nonparticipation among Food-Insecure Poor and Near-Poor Households with Dependent Children

George-Lucas, Danielle; Brandon, Peter D.

Journal of poverty, 09/2022, Volume: 26, Issue: 6

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Why households eligible for SNAP do not participate has perplexed scholars. Explanations exist, but few explore whether SNAP nonparticipation coincides with private food assistance. Applying an innovative empirical strategy to SIPP data, we investigate the link between SNAP nonparticipation and private food assistance among vulnerable households with children. We find that SNAP nonparticipation is greater when households are also less likely to receive private food assistance. This finding suggests private food assistance complements SNAP participation rather than acts as a substitute. We frame this finding in terms of the welfare stigma and transactional costs literature.

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George-Lucas, Danielle | Brandon, Peter D.

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