FOOD STAMPS

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the new name for the federal Food Stamp Program.

Eligibility into the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (FOOD STAMPS) households must meet certain criteria, including resources and income tests:

Resources
Income
Deductions
Employment Requirements
Special Rules for elderly or disabled
Immigrant Eligibility


From 2010 to 2011, the average participation in the food stamp program increased by 11%.

                                                Number of citizens
                                          in the Food Stamp Program

2008                                                  28,223,000

2009                                                  33,490,000

2010                                                  40,302,000

2011                                                  44,709,000



Income Requirements:

Household Size                     Gross Monthly                  Net Monthly
                                                Income                           Income

1                                              $1,180                                $980

2                                              $1,594                               $1,226

3                                              $2,008                               $1,545

4                                              $2,422                               $1,863

Citizens receiving food stamps went from 28,223,000 to 44,709,000 in 3 years ------ really?????

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