SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition information Program, helps millions of people buy food each month. If you're new to SNAP or wondering how it works, this section explains the program from the ground up—what it covers, how the benefit amount gets calculated, and what you can and cannot purchase with your SNAP card.
The articles here answer practical questions: How does someone use SNAP at the store? What foods are covered and which ones aren't? How often does the benefit arrive, and can it roll over month to month? You'll also find information about how income and household size affect the benefit amount, and what happens if circumstances change.