Americans are gradually reducing their dependence on the government for their groceries—in March, the smallest share of the population since 2009 asked for food stamps. Fewer than 1 in 8 in America still collects the benefit.
A bit over 40 million were signed up for food stamps in March, according to the Agriculture Department. That’s a notable decline from the all-time high of close to 48 million in 2013, but still much higher than any year before the 2008 economic crisis.
