Three-quarters (76.1%) of SNAP shoppers buy groceries at 7-Eleven stores, compared to just more than one-third (36.7%) of non-SNAP shoppers, according to new data from Numerator.
The data and technology company published a SNAP Shopper Scorecard this week to analyze how retailer selection and spending differs between SNAP and non-SNAP households, and identify the relative importance of the SNAP shopper group for each particular retailer.
The results show 7-Eleven holds 2.3% share of SNAP grocery shoppers, tied with Dollar General for eighth place on the list, while Circle K owns 0.6% share in the 20th position. Walmart owns the largest share of SNAP grocery shoppers with 25.5%, compared to Kroger in second place with 8.4% share.
"SNAP shoppers spend a disproportionate amount of their grocery dollars at low-price retailers," Chicago-based Numerator reported, "with 7-Eleven, Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Winco Foods all capturing roughly twice as much share among SNAP vs. non-SNAP shoppers."
Of nongrocery shoppers, more convenience-store retailers ranked in Numerator's top 20.
| Retailer | Position on list | Share of nongrocery SNAP dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Eleven | No. 14 | 1.6% |
| Shell | No. 18 | 0.8% |
| Circle K | No. 19 | 0.8% |
| Murphy USA | No. 20 | 0.7% |
Click here to view the complete SNAP Shopper Scorecard.
The USDA-funded SNAP program is administered at the state level, where eligibility is determined and benefits are issued to eligible households. States operate the program, previously called “food stamps,” by determining eligibility and issuing benefits to eligible households.