What do American families spend on food each week?

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides nutrition assistance to low-income households to help them buy the food they need for a healthy diet. The cost of food can vary greatly depending on the region, the type of food, and the household's income level. The cost of food can also vary greatly depending on the region, the type of food, and the household's income level.

As of 2021, SNAP benefits are calculated in part based on the Thrifty cost profile of a market basket of food.

USDA Food Plan Cost Averages

Total Costs