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 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) began in the United States in the late 1930's to
help people buy and eat nutritious food, be stronger, and
make up a more productive society. In 1971, the SNAP became a nationwide entitlement program. That means
that as long as you meet the rules for SNAP/food stamps, you
have a legal right to get them.
Click here to print your SNAP/food stamp application and other forms
People all over the country can get SNAP/food stamps, but different
states have different rules. Project
Bread, a non-profit agency in Massachusetts, built this
web site to help people in Massachusetts get SNAP/food stamps.
If
you live in another state, click here to find out how you
can get SNAP/food stamps in your local area.
The boxes on the left of your screen will lead you to all
kinds of information about SNAP/food stamps. Click on them at
any time to go to a new screen.
The SNAP/Food Stamp Program uses words that have special meanings
that may be new to you, like "household".
If you see a word in blue text on this web site, click on
it with your mouse to find out what it means.
Need assistance filling out your SNAP/food stamp application? Click here for a list of local agencies that can help you.
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Created: December, 2001
Last Update: June 12, 2009
© Project Bread 2001
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