Connecticut SNAP a.k.a. Food Stamp Program
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Connecticut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Connecticut SNAP Benefits = Connecticut Food Stamps
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or the Food Stamps Program as it is known by the public, is a federal program that provides grants to the States for the purpose of reducing hunger and malnutrition in all eligible households across the nation.
The SNAP helps provide healthy food to qualifying low-income families with children, elderly or disabled in each State of the USA, including Connecticut. SNAP also provides education about nutrition to help recipients choose foods that enhance their health and well-being.
It is important to know that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a federal entitlement program funded by U.S. Government grants.
Any U.S. Citizen, even some legal alien residents, will get free food assistance as long as they meet the SNAP eligibility guidelines.
In other words, there is enough Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for every American that qualifies. Learn more about SNAP.
In Connecticut, the SNAP is administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS). The Federal Government oversees the State operation of the SNAP.
The main purpose of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is to help end hunger and improve the nutrition and health of low-income households.
The Food Assistance Program provides monthly benefits to low-income Connecticut households that help them buy the food needed for a nutritionally adequate diet.
Learn more about Connecticut SNAP eligibility, approval process, how to apply and how much are the max monthly Connecticut SNAP benefits.
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Approx. of the total Connecticut population received Food Stamp Benefits in 2018
Recipients in June, 2018 of Food Stamps (SNAP) Benefits in Connecticut
Recipients in June, 2017 of Food Stamp (SNAP) Benefits in Connecticut
Connecticut Food Assistance Benefits
Find more on what kind of food you can buy using your Connecticut Food Assistance benefits…
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