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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

(formerly known as Food Stamp Program)

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The Division of County Operations is responsible for administering the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program.

 

Contact your local county DHS office for more information or call 1-800-482-8988.

 
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly known as Food Stamp Program) provides food assistance to eligible households to cover a portion of a household's food budget.  Benefits are distributed through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.  In addition to food assistance, the program provides SNAP recipients with nutrition education, employment and training, and work experience in some cases.