Government data shows that in 2011, 37% of American households received some kind of government benefits, up from 32% in 2008. The number of households relying on food stamps increased by 50% between 2008 and 2011, rising to over 45 million Americans. The percentage of households receiving some kind of cash welfare also increased to 15% in 2011, up from 12% in 1996.

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