Improving SNAP with AI

The federal SNAP program delivers almost $100 billion a year to help nearly 42 million low-income Americans feed their families. Eligible recipients receive $187 a month, on average, via electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards that work like a debit card from a bank.

State and county governments that manage SNAP benefits face complex challenges in making sure these benefits are delivered fairly and accurately. This paper takes a deeper dive into SNAP challenges, as well as how AI can help.