In San Francisco, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, provides monthly benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families to help them purchase food.
SNAP is an important program that helps to reduce food insecurity and hunger in San Francisco. In 2021, SNAP benefits helped over 250,000 people in San Francisco put food on the table. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, and bread.