What Is SNAP? And Why Does It Matter? | Johns Hopkins
Established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is the United States’ largest anti-hunger program, helping an average of 41.7 million—or 1 in 8—Americans per month. “It was invented as a way to help families afford meals in the face of rising food…
