A 5 dollar food stamp is a form of government assistance that provides low-income individuals and families with a monthly benefit to purchase food. Food stamps are distributed through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
SNAP is the largest nutrition assistance program in the United States, and it plays a vital role in reducing food insecurity and hunger. In 2021, SNAP benefits helped to lift more than 42 million people out of poverty, including 16 million children.