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New from Benefits.gov: Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs & More

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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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May 27, 2021

You Asked, Benefits.gov Answers: Fast Facts on SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program, serving an average of 12% of the 79 million families in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). SNAP is a supplementary program to help an individual or family buy nutritious food.

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October 15, 2020

What You Need to Know About WIC

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) protects the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age five who are at nutrition risk. WIC provides nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.

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