SNAP has provided grocery help for 60-plus years; here’s how it works
- Posted on October 31, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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SNAP has provided grocery help for 60-plus years; here’s how it works

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a major piece of the U.S. social safety net used by nearly 42 million, or about 1 in 8 Americans, to help buy groceries.