The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as the Stamp Food Program, provides monthly benefits that help low-income households buy the food they need for good health.
CPAWS is a federal program administered at the local level by the Mississippi Department of Social Services.
At the national level, the GNAP is the largest programme in the national protection system against hunger.
CPAWS is intended to supplement a person's income to help meet their nutritional needs.
Mississippi residents facing food insecurity are invited to apply for the program.
It's a way to deliver Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits without using paper vouchers.
By using a plastic card that works as a debit card, recipients can access their benefits at retail outlets.