Jim McGovern: “The average SNAP benefit before all of these adjustments was about…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2022

The average SNAP benefit before all of these adjustments was about $1.40 per person per meal.

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McGovern highlights the low SNAP benefits to counter negative perceptions.

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Jim McGovern: “The average SNAP benefit before all of these adjustments was about $1.40 per person per meal.”