The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) is the largest, most comprehensive food assistance program. SNAP has undergone significant changes since the start of the pandemic - overall, these changes have made it easier to apply for and use SNAP. However, what it looks and feels like to use SNAP varies immensely from state to state. Some states have pursued all opportunities to make SNAP more accessible during the pandemic, while others have not. Some states have chipped in additional state funding, while others have not.

Note: This page focuses on SNAP during the Covid-19 pandemic. For general information on SNAP, please visit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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SNAP versus P-EBT

Programs that increase the value of SNAP for healthy foods