Food Stamp Program

The Food Stamp Program, officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families to help them afford nutritious food. Participants receive benefits on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which can be used to purchase eligible food items at grocery stores and farmers' markets. The program aims to alleviate hunger and support better health outcomes by ensuring that disadvantaged households have access to adequate food. Eligibility is based on household income, size, and certain expenses, with the goal of reducing food insecurity in the United States.