The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the food stamp program, is a federal assistance program that provides food-purchasing assistance to low- and no-income people living in the United States. SNAP is the largest nutrition assistance program in the country, serving more than 40 million people in 2021.
In Massachusetts, SNAP is administered by the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). To apply for SNAP in Massachusetts, you must meet certain eligibility requirements, including income and asset limits. You can apply for SNAP online, by mail, or in person at your local DTA office.