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General Overview of Food Assistance and Nutrition Programs

USDA's domestic food and nutrition assistance programs affect the daily lives of millions of people. About one in four U.S. residents participate in at least one food assistance program at some point during a typical year.

Expenditures for food and nutrition assistance account for roughly two-thirds of USDA's budget.

USDA food and nutrition assistance programs, costs and participation, fiscal year 2023

USDA expenditures on food assistance programs, fiscal years 1970–2023

Other program information is available at these pages:

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