Food stamps are a form of government assistance that provides low-income individuals and families with financial aid to purchase food. In Prince George’s County, Maryland, food stamps are known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food items at authorized retail stores.
SNAP is an important program that helps to reduce food insecurity and hunger in Prince George’s County. In 2021, over 160,000 people in the county received SNAP benefits, which amounted to over $200 million in federal funding. SNAP benefits have been shown to improve the overall health and well-being of participants, and they can also help to boost the local economy.