### Question
How does the law define recipient?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1786*, **recipient** is defined as:

> a person or household, as determined by the State, who is chosen by a State to receive benefits under this subsection, or who is on a waiting list to receive such benefits

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1786*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13A-CHILD NUTRITION**

