The Supplementary Nutritional Assistance Program, formerly known as the food assistance program, provides monthly benefits that help low-income families purchase the food they need for good health.
SNAP is a federal program administered at the local level by the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
Nationally, SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety network.
SNAPs are intended to be a supplement to one's income to help ensure that nutritional needs are met.
Mississippi residents facing food insecurity are encouraged to apply for the program.