Legal Definitions - Federal Food Stamp Act

Federal Food Stamp Act

The Federal Food Stamp Act is a program that helps families who are struggling financially to buy food that is nutritious. The program is funded by the federal government and is administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.

For example, if a family is having a hard time making ends meet and cannot afford to buy enough food, they can apply for the Federal Food Stamp program. If they are approved, they will receive a certain amount of money each month that they can use to buy food at participating grocery stores. This money is loaded onto an electronic benefits card, which works like a debit card.

Another example is if a person loses their job and is having trouble paying for food, they can apply for the program. The amount of money they receive each month will depend on their income and family size.

The Federal Food Stamp Act is designed to help families who are struggling financially to buy food that is nutritious. The program provides financial assistance to eligible families, which they can use to buy food at participating grocery stores. The examples illustrate how the program works and who is eligible to receive benefits.