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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—formerly known as food stamps—helps eligible low-income families afford groceries and improve nutrition.
Visit SNAP Alert for important updates about work requirements and eligibility for SNAP benefits
A balanced diet and access to healthy food are keys to supporting physical health, preventing diseases, and maintaining overall well-being. Approximately 120,000 Delaware residents rely on SNAP for consistent access to healthy, balanced foods.
Benefits are issued electronically to the eligible individual’s or family’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card each month. Cardholders use this card at participating stores and online sites.
SNAP is a federally funded program overseen by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food & Nutrition Administration (FNA) . In Delaware, it is administered by the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) under the Division of Social Services (DSS).