Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, is a federally funded program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families in the United States. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retail stores. In Idalia, Colorado, SNAP benefits are available to eligible residents through the local Department of Human Services office.
SNAP is an important program that helps to reduce food insecurity and hunger in the United States. In 2021, SNAP benefits helped to lift 3.1 million people out of poverty, including 1 million children. SNAP also has a positive impact on the economy, generating $1.50 in economic activity for every $1 invested in the program.
