Food stamps, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provide financial assistance to low-income individuals and families to purchase food. In Fort Pierce, Florida, food stamps can be used at authorized grocery stores and farmers’ markets to buy a variety of food items, including fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products, and bread.
SNAP is an important program that helps to reduce food insecurity and hunger in Fort Pierce. In 2021, over 10,000 households in St. Lucie County, where Fort Pierce is located, received SNAP benefits. These benefits helped to provide over $20 million in food assistance to families in need.
