The Harlan County Food Stamp Office is a government agency that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families in Harlan County, Kentucky. The office is responsible for determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, and issuing benefits to eligible recipients.
SNAP is a federally funded program that provides monthly benefits to low-income individuals and families to help them purchase food. The amount of benefits a household receives is based on its income, household size, and other factors. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers, including grocery stores, convenience stores, and farmers markets.