Food stamps, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), are a form of government assistance that provides food-purchasing assistance to low-income individuals and families in the United States.
In Bridgeport, Connecticut, food stamps are administered through the Bridgeport Department of Social Services. To be eligible for food stamps, individuals and families must meet certain income and asset requirements. The amount of food stamps that a household receives is based on its income, household size, and shelter costs. Food stamps can be used to purchase food at authorized retail stores.
