Introduction
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”), previously known as food stamps, is a safety net program that provides assistance to low and no-income people to purchase food. SNAP is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture under the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), although benefits are distributed by specific departments of the U.S. states.
In 1964 the Food Stamp Act was passed and appropriated $75 million to 350,000 individuals in 40 counties and three cities. The Act intended to strengthen the agricultural economy and improve the levels of nutrition amongst low income households. This was a part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty”.
As of August 2021, approximately 42 million people received SNAP benefits. The amount of money one receives through SNAP depends on the size, income, and expenses of the household.
Learn for yourself how food stamp benefits differ by state by looking at the data in the charts.
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