Food stamps, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a government-funded program that provides low-income individuals and families with financial assistance to purchase food. In Worcester, Massachusetts, food stamps can be used at authorized grocery stores and farmers’ markets to buy a variety of food items, including fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and dairy products.
Food stamps play a vital role in ensuring that low-income residents of Worcester have access to nutritious food. The program helps to reduce food insecurity, improve overall health and well-being, and boost the local economy. According to the Worcester County Food Bank, over 40,000 people in Worcester County rely on SNAP benefits each year.
