As the cornerstone of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition assistance programs, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a vital role in helping to improve nutrition in the nation among low-income individuals. In an average month in fiscal year 2014, SNAP provided benefits to 46.5 million people living in nearly 22.7 million households across the United States. This fact sheet presents: (1) SNAP participant characteristics for fiscal year 2014; (2) SNAP-Ed Connection, a Web site that supports SNAP-Ed personnel in following the SNAP-Ed Plan Guidance; and (3) MyPlate Materials, where consumers and professionals can access information and downloadable materials related to USDA's food guidance system.