A food stamp office is a government agency that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. The Monroe County Department of Human Resources (DHR) is responsible for administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Monroe County, Alabama. SNAP is a federally funded program that provides monthly benefits to eligible households to purchase food.
SNAP is an important program that helps to reduce food insecurity and hunger in the United States. In 2021, SNAP benefits helped to lift 3.1 million people out of poverty, including 1.1 million children. SNAP also helps to stimulate the economy by generating billions of dollars in economic activity each year.