Food stamps, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provide financial assistance to low-income individuals and families to purchase food. In Rowan County, North Carolina, food stamps are administered by the Rowan County Department of Social Services.
SNAP is an important program that helps to reduce food insecurity and hunger. In Rowan County, over 20,000 people receive food stamps each month. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized grocery stores and farmers markets.