SNAP recipients in NYC and consequences of federal cuts

Experiences of material hardship among New York City families receiving SNAP (2022-2024) Figure 7

Food hardship

Financial hardship

Ran out of food or worried food would run out without money for more...

Ran out of money before the end of the month or between paychecks...

Often*

16%

Often*

30%

46%

Sometimes

40%

Sometimes

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Housing hardship

Bills hardship

Missed rent or mortgage payment because you didn't have enough money

Fell behind on utility bills because they were unaffordable Had utilities shut off due to missed payments*

34%

34%

Stayed in a shelter or "doubled up"*

4%

16%

Medical hardship

Any material hardship

Unable to see a doctor because of cost*

80%

Any material hardship

17%

Any severe material hardship

46%

Source: Annual Poverty Tracker survey data, second through sixth Poverty Tracker cohorts. Note: Results based on three-year average of 2022, 2023, and 2024 data. *Denotes the indicator used to determine severe hardship status within each domain.

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SNAP RECIPIENTS IN NEW YORK CITY AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF FEDERAL CUTS TO SNAP

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