Section 8 food stamps, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a federally funded program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retail stores.
SNAP is an important program that helps to reduce food insecurity and hunger in the United States. In 2020, SNAP benefits helped to lift 3.1 million people out of poverty, including 1.2 million children. SNAP also provides important economic benefits to communities, generating $5.7 billion in economic activity for every $1 billion invested.