The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the food stamp program, is a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers. The amount of SNAP benefits a household receives is based on its income and household size. In general, SNAP benefits are equal to 30 percent of the household’s net income. However, some households may receive a higher or lower percentage of their net income in SNAP benefits, depending on their circumstances.
For example, households with elderly or disabled members may receive a higher percentage of their net income in SNAP benefits. Households with children may also receive a higher percentage of their net income in SNAP benefits. SNAP benefits are an important source of food assistance for low-income households. SNAP benefits help households to purchase nutritious food and improve their overall health and well-being.
