Restricting Access in Times of Increased Need: Why States Place Restrictions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

• In Event: Standing ePanel: Race and Public Policy

Brief Overview

I analyze state-level determinants of SNAP restrictions from 1996-2014. Racial resentment and food insecurity lead to more restrictive state SNAP policies, while Democratic control of the state senate and governorship decrease restrictions.

Author

• Veronica Frances Clevenstine, Clemson University