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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Putting Healthy Food within Reach for Those in Need

SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.

Am I Eligible? How to Apply
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Applicant/Participant Retailer State/Local Agency Farmer/Producer
Spotlights
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More Than a Job

"More than a Job" is a national campaign from the SNAP Office of Employment & Training to raise awareness about SNAP E&T services and opportunities and encourage enrollment among eligible SNAP participants. 

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Addressing Stolen SNAP Benefits

FNS is working closely with our state and federal partners, SNAP retailers, EBT processors, and other industry experts to protect SNAP benefits and combat SNAP fraud.

SNAP Fraud Prevention
SNAP Eligibility
SNAP National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC)
Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)
SNAP-Ed
Ensuring access to nutritious food while helping to pave a pathway to long-term success Ask USDA Report Fraud
Popular Topics
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What's New?
Benefit Redemption Patterns in SNAP - FY 2022
Research Reports
Report Series - Benefit Redemption Patterns in SNAP
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Secretary Rollins Requires States to Provide Records on SNAP Benefits, Ensure Lawful Use of Federal Funds
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First 100 Days at FNS
Factsheets
USDA Participates in Targeted SNAP Benefit Fraud Operations
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In the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration, Secretary Rollins Works to Make America Healthy Again
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Characteristics of SNAP Households: Fiscal Year 2023
Research Reports
In the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration, Secretary Rollins Puts Farmers First
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Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy Visit Texas to Meet with Farmers Who Are Making America Healthy Again and Utilizing Stewardship Practices, Secretary Rollins Provides Update on New World Screwworm
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In First 100 Days, Secretary Rollins Blocks Illegal Immigrants from Receiving Federal Benefits, Supports U.S. Ranchers on Border, Holds Mexico Accountable for Undermining American Interests
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USDA Ensures Illegal Aliens Do Not Receive Federal Benefits
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Improving Eligibility Verification to Support Program Integrity
Policy Memos
Comment Request - SNAP 2008 Farm Bill Provisions
Comment Request
SNAP Further Guidance on Termination of CHNV Parole Programs
Policy Memos
The Secretary’s Authority on Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) Waivers
Policy Memos
USDA Reiterates Importance of Those Who Can Work, Should Work While Receiving SNAP
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Page updated: February 20, 2025