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Food Stamp program, currently known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP is a food-purchasing or nutrition assistance program. It is provided under Food Stamp Act of 1964 which was revised by Food and Agriculture Act of 1977. SNAP is administered by the federal executive department of the United States, responsible for making & executing policies regarding farming, agriculture, forestry and food. It was introduced for low or without income Citizens in the United States and its premier program, serving approximately 20 million people was taken place on 16 May, 1939. All the services or Benefits provided under the assistance program are regulated by 'Food and Nutrition Service' agency of United States Department of Agriculture, abbreviated as USDA. The basic requirements one has to fulfill for applying food assistance program includes driver’s license, state ID, birth certificate or alien card, Proof of income, Social Security, SSI or pension, Rent receipts or proof of mortgage payments, Records of utility costs and other. An eligible individual can claim for SNAP benefits on-line as well as at any Social Security Office in Kentucky. One can swap their Bridge Card or use Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards and coupons issued by Government of the United States for purchasing breads, cereals, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, Seeds and plants and many other items. IT Works in conjunction with many state agencies, nutrition educators and faith-based organizations to provide nutrition assistance benefits to individuals and families at or below the poverty line. An average of 40 millions Americans are supported by the Food Stamps programs annually.

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