The USDA threshold income level was originally based on the cost of

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The USDA threshold income level is based on the cost of a nutritionally adequate food plan, specifically the Thrifty Food Plan, which is the lowest-cost plan designed by the USDA to meet nutrient needs. This plan is used as the basis for determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Housing, transportation, and basic clothing costs are not factored into the threshold income level calculation.

The USDA Threshold Income Level Was Originally Based on the Cost