Marion County Food Stamps, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a federally funded program that provides monthly benefits to low- and no-income individuals and families to purchase food. In Marion County, Florida, SNAP benefits can be used at authorized grocery stores and farmers’ markets to buy a variety of food items, including fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products, and bread.
SNAP is an important program that helps to reduce food insecurity and hunger in Marion County. In 2021, SNAP benefits helped over 100,000 people in Marion County put food on the table. SNAP also helps to stimulate the local economy by increasing demand for food at grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
