The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, is a federally funded program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. SNAP benefits are distributed through electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, which can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers.
The amount of SNAP benefits a household receives is based on its income and household size. SNAP benefits are typically issued on a monthly basis, but there may be delays in receiving benefits for a variety of reasons.
