Tag: Supplemental nutrition assistance program

According to a 2024 USDA report, 13.5 percent of U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2023. A key example of a food and nutrition program that seeks to mitigate hunger in the United States is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.

In fiscal year 2024, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assisted over 41 million low-income Americans, with nearly two-thirds of all participants residing in families with children. This powerful anti-hunger initiative has been instrumental in strengthening family well-being across multiple dimensions, extending its impact far beyond simply putting food on the table.

According to the USDA, EBT (also known as SNAP benefits) can only be used to purchase food for the household. This strict regulation means that you cannot buy fresh flowers with EBT, as they are considered non-food, ornamental items.