Niagara County food stamps, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provide financial assistance to low-income individuals and families to purchase food. SNAP benefits are distributed through electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards that can be used at authorized grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
SNAP is a vital program that helps to reduce food insecurity and hunger in Niagara County. In 2021, SNAP benefits helped over 50,000 people in Niagara County put food on the table. SNAP also has a positive impact on the local economy, as it generates economic activity at grocery stores and other food retailers.
