Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as the food stamp program, provides monthly benefits that help low-income households buy the food they need for good health.
SNAP is a federal program managed at the local level by the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
On a national scale, SNAP is the largest programme in the national hunger safety network.
SNAP is a supplement to revenue to help ensure that nutritional needs are met.
Mississippi residents facing food shortages are urged to apply for this program.