The Contra Costa County Food Stamp Program provides nutritional assistance to low-income individuals and families in Contra Costa County, California. The program is federally funded through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and is administered by the Contra Costa County Social Services Department.
SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retail stores. The amount of benefits a household receives is based on its income and household size. SNAP benefits are an important source of food assistance for low-income families, and help to reduce food insecurity and hunger.