The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, offers monthly benefits that help low-income families buy the food they need for good health.
SNAP is a federal program administered at the local level by the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
SNAP is meant to be a supplement to one's income to help ensure that nutritional needs are met.
* Works for low wages* Is unemployed or works part time* Receives TANF, SSI or other assistance payments* Is elderly or disabled and lives on a small income.
Using an SNAP pre-screening tool available through the Food and Nutrition Service does not determine the eligibility of a household for SNAP, but can be used to give you an idea of how the permission is determined.