04/14) Page 2 THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM IN GEORGIA WHAT IS THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as the Food Stamp Program, is a federally funded program. The Food Stamp Program helps low income people buy food. This document answers questions about how to apply, how many food stamps you can receive, work requirements, reporting requirements and your rights under the program. This Pre-Screening Tool can be used to determine if you may be eligible to receive SNAP benefits. This Pre-Screening Tool is not an application for SNAP. An application for SNAP benefits must be made at your local SNAP Office. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)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 to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. FNS also works with State partners and the retail community to improve program administration and ensure program integrity. Congress and the Administration should transform food stamps into a program that encourages work and self-sufficiency, close eligibility loopholes, and, after the recession ends, reduce food stamp spending to pre-recession levels. The federal food stamp program has changed - learn how to apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food stamp benefits. Disaster Food Stamp Program Update (9/25) - WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports. Welcome to Project Bread’s gettingsnap.org, an online resource to help answer your questions and determine your eligibility for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This was formerly known as the Food Stamps.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. Archives
December 2016
Categories |