The Foods Stamps program is an entitlement program (guaranteed benefits to individuals who meet a certain set of defined qualifications) that enables low income families to purchase food. Food stamps support low income families and the underemployed. They do not purchase all food needs for the entire month, but supplement the income. More Info
A monthly amount is added to a person's electronic benefits transfer card, or EBT card, much like a debit card, which a person can redeem for food at a participating grocery store. Each time the person buys food for the month, the amount of the purchase is deducted from the food stamp balance up to the total amount of food stamp assistance. A single adult who receives SSI is eligible for approximately $20 in food stamps.