Pinellas food stamps, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families to purchase food. In Pinellas County, Florida, SNAP benefits are administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). To be eligible for SNAP benefits, households must meet certain income and asset limits. Benefits are distributed monthly through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers.
SNAP is an important program that helps to reduce food insecurity and hunger in Pinellas County. In 2021, SNAP benefits helped over 150,000 people in the county put food on the table. The program also provides economic benefits to the community. Every dollar spent on SNAP benefits generates an estimated $1.50 in economic activity.
