What is the SNAP program?

SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service works with state agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations.

• 80% of the 2014 farm bill outlays go for nutritional programs
• SNAP participation varies across states
• SNAP Program totals to $78.3 billion of USDA budget in 2012

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