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November 26, 2021

Your Guide to Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs


The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is federally funded, and managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service. SNAP provides nutrition benefits to help support families in need.

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