Formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, the Supplemental Nutritional Supplement Program provides monthly benefits to help low-income households buy the food they need for their health.
Locally directed projects should be given first priority.
Nationally, SNAP is the largest program in the country's hunger safety net.
SNAP is designed to be a supplement to your income to help ensure that your nutritional needs are met.
Mississippi residents who are facing food insecurity are asked to apply for the programme.