Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey (FoodAPS)

The Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey (FoodAPS), created by the USDA’s Economic Research Service and Food and Nutrition Service, collects data on household food purchases and acquisitions. It supports research on food access, consumption patterns, and nutrition policy. Key features include detailed expenditure data and integration with food security metrics. It is a critical resource for understanding food insecurity and informing federal assistance programs.