The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as the food stamp program, provides monthly benefits to help low-income families purchase the food they need to be healthy.
SNAP is a federal program administered locally by the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
At the national level, SNAP is the largest programme in the national safety net against hunger.
SNAPs are intended to be a supplement to one's income to help ensure that nutritional needs are met.
People in the Mississippi who face food insecurity are strongly encouraged to apply for the program.
There is help for those who have difficulty putting food on the table.
It is one way to take advantage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program without paper coupons.
By using a plastic card that works as a debit card, recipients can access their benefits at retail outlets.