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{"definition": "The percent change in the average monthly number of stores in the county authorized to accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously called Food Stamp Program) benefits. Percent change indicators are calculated as [((Year 2 - Year 1) / Year 1) x 100]. ", "availableYears": "2012/2017", "name": "SNAP-authorized stores (% change), 2012-17", "units": "% change", "shortName": "PCH_SNAPS_12_17", "geographicLevel": "County", "dataSources": "Store data are from USDA Food and Nutrition Service, SNAP Benefits Redemption Division. Stores authorized for SNAP include: supermarkets; large, medium and small grocery stores and convenience stores; superstores and supercenters; warehouse club stores; and specialized food stores (retail bakeries, meat and seafood markets, and produce markets)."} |