10 Things You Should Know About Food Stamps

SNAP is not a welfare program. It is a program designed to help low-income earners buy nutritious foods.

redeemed by the third week of the month, and 58% of food bank clients currently receiving SNAP benefits turn to food banks for assistance at least 6 months out of the year.”

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