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SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—formerly known as the Food Stamp program—is a federally funded means-tested entitlement program that provides certain low-income individuals and families with a monthly benefit (an allotment) that they can use to buy the food they need to stay healthy. This detailed review of SNAP provides information regarding:

• The background of the SNAP program.
• How SNAP works.
• The eligibility criteria—including income and resource tests and allowable deductions, as well as other eligibility criteria.
• How much eligible households can receive.
• And how you can help your clients.

Download our SNAP resource guide and find out all this information, and more!

SNAPshots

Our SNAPshots fact sheets provide a more detailed look at specific aspects of SNAP as it relates to older adults. Check out:

• SNAPshots: Maximizing the Medical Expense Deduction for Older Adults
• SNAPshots: 8 Facts about Older Adults and SNAP

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