Sew SNAP is a federal nutrition information program that helps low-income households buy food at grocery stores and farmers markets. The program, formerly known as food stamps, works through an electronic benefits card that functions like a debit card. Understanding how SNAP works, who may be may be able to access, and how to use your benefits can help you make the most of this resource for feeding your family.
The articles here cover practical questions about SNAP: how the program operates, what foods you can and cannot purchase, how benefits are calculated, and where you can use your card. You'll also find information about recertification, reporting changes in your household, and maximizing your food budget with the benefits you receive.