SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is a federal nutrition assistance program that provides food-purchasing assistance to low-income individuals and families. SNAP benefits are distributed through electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards that can be used to purchase eligible food items at authorized retail stores.
The amount of SNAP benefits a household receives is based on several factors, including household size, income, and expenses. The maximum monthly SNAP benefit amount for a household of one person is $281. The maximum monthly SNAP benefit amount for a household of four people is $835.