Ocean County food stamps, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provide financial assistance to low-income households to purchase food. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food items at authorized grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
SNAP is an important program that helps to reduce food insecurity and hunger in Ocean County. In 2021, SNAP benefits helped over 100,000 people in Ocean County put food on the table. SNAP benefits also have a positive impact on the local economy, as they generate economic activity at grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
