What is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?
August 21, 2014
Q) What is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?
A) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal food assistance programs and provides support and assistance to families who need it most by providing financial support to enable low income individuals and families to buy food.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is housed at the federal level at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Local State agencies administrate the program at state and local levels, including determination of eligibility and allotments as well as distribution of benefits.