The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as the Food Stamp Program, is a federal assistance program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families to purchase food. The program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is available to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents. Eligibility for the program is based on household income and size, and benefits are distributed through an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card, which can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers. The program’s goal is to alleviate hunger and malnutrition among low-income individuals and families by making food more affordable.