Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
/ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəl nuːˈtrɪʃən əˈsɪstəns ˈproʊɡræm/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal assistance program that provides nutrition benefits to low-income individuals and families to promote food security.
Eligible families received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to help cover grocery costs.
Forms
- supplemental nutrition assistance program
- supplemental nutrition assistance programs
Related terms
Commentary
Often abbreviated as SNAP; its legal framework is established in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 and its amendments.
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