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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP reduces poverty and food insecurity while stimulating economic growth.
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? Frequently Asked Questions
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Applicant/Recipient Retailer State/Local Agency Farmer/Producer
Spotlights
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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.

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USDA's Focus on Nutrition Security

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is working to ensure all communities have access to foods that support good health and well-being. Watch our video, which highlights how FNS nutrition assistance programs help all Americans thrive.

SNAP Fraud Prevention
SNAP Eligibility
National Accuracy Clearinghouse (NAC)
Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)
Joint Letter on Public Charge
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed)
Process and Technology Improvement Grants Program
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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Unlocking New Opportunities for Grocers with SNAP Online Purchasing Support
Stakeholder Notification
USDA Nutrition Incentives Improve Access to Healthy Food
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SNAP Data Tables
Data
Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Program
Data
SNAP Rule Waivers
Regulations
SNAP Efficiency and Effectiveness Measures
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SNAP Case and Procedural Error Rates
Technical Assistance
SNAP Healthy Incentives
Initiative
Comment Request - Understanding States' SNAP Customer Service Strategies
Federal Register Documents
Replacing Stolen SNAP Benefits: State Plan Approvals
Technical Assistance & Guidance
Longitudinal Data Project (LDP)
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USDA and States Achieve Nationwide Card Skimming Safeguards for SNAP Participants
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SNAP Replacement of Stolen Benefits Dashboard
Visualization
Addressing Stolen SNAP Benefits
Technical Assistance & Guidance
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2022 Household Food Security in the U.S. Report
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ERS Household Food Security in the U.S. 2022
Research, Analysis & Background
Page updated: July 31, 2023