According to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, SNAP “provides food benefits to low-income families” with the intent to supplement grocery budgets to afford nutritious food. From there, state agencies are in charge of reviewing applications and distributing SNAP benefits to households. Generally, a household qualifies for SNAP assistance if their gross monthly income limit does not exceed 130 percent of the federal poverty level. Anabel Grocery’s website explains how SNAP works, specifically for college students. Discussing food benefits, food politics and food insecurities are key to understand — even if you will never need food assistance in your life.

Source: Daily Sun March 07, 2024 16:05 UTC