States pay for 50 percent of the administrative costs of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Supplemental Nutrition

Assistance provided to individuals and families to afford nutritionally adequate diets, often through government programs.

Administrative Costs

Expenses associated with the general operation of a business, including costs related to management, legal services, and office supplies, that do not directly contribute to production.

Assistance Program

A government or private program designed to provide financial or other support to individuals or groups in need.