A food stamp office is a government agency that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. The office in Panama City, Florida, is one of many such offices located throughout the state. It provides a variety of services to eligible residents, including the issuance of food stamps (now known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits) and nutrition counseling.
SNAP is a federal program that provides monthly benefits to low-income individuals and families to help them purchase food. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is available to eligible residents in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.In Florida, SNAP benefits are issued through Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, which can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers. The Panama City food stamp office can provide eligible residents with EBT cards and information on how to use them.