The Food Stamp Program serves as the first line of defense against hunger. It enables low-income families to buy nutritious food with coupons and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. Food stamp recipients spend their benefits to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores.

The Program is the cornerstone of the Federal food assistance programs, and provides crucial support to needy households and to those making the transition from welfare to work.

	Applicants & Recipients This section is for persons who need or use Food Stamps, and for people helping them.
	Retailers Retail food store owners and employees can use this section to get information on Food Stamps.
	Governments This section provides information on legislation, rules, and policies to Federal, State and County  government officials who administer the Food Stamp Program.
	Researchers Data, studies and other useful information for researchers, students and interested persons.
	Public Advocacy Groups Information on the Food Stamp Program for advocates for low-income people.

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