The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is a federally funded program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families in the United States. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retail stores.
SNAP is the largest anti-hunger program in the United States, providing food assistance to over 40 million people each year. SNAP benefits help to reduce food insecurity and hunger, and they can also improve health outcomes and economic well-being. Studies have shown that SNAP participation is associated with improved food security, reduced food insecurity, and better overall health. SNAP benefits can also help to boost the economy by increasing food sales and generating jobs in the food industry.