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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

The Heart of Alabama Food Bank helps people access SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps), which provides monthly benefits via an EBT card—usable much like a debit card—to purchase groceries that support good health. SNAP funds can be spent at many supermarkets, grocery stores, and select farmers’ markets, covering almost all food items (excluding hot prepared meals), as well as seeds and plants intended for growing food. The organization offers an online eligibility screener and assistance with the application process to make accessing benefits easier for those in need.

SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Program which helps people buy the food needed for good health. SNAP benefits are deposited onto an electronic card (EBT) that is used like an ATM or bank card.
You can use SNAP at most supermarkets, grocery stores, and even some farmers’ markets. SNAP can be used to buy any food except prepared hot foods. You can also buy seeds and plants that grow food.
Use the screener below to find out if you are eligible for SNAP benefits.
Our team can help you get started with the application process by using the screener below.

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