This program has seen a boost in the number of participants due to unemployment and poverty. SNAP is available to anyone who is eligible. The program helps families in need by covering food costs. While, SNAP is intended to make sure no one is going hungry, it also emphasizes the importance of work. SNAP has rules which require all beneficiaries to meet work requirements. Some individuals might be exempted due to age or disability or another specific reason. About forty-three percent of SNAP participants live in a household with earnings. SNAP can provide many different foods which are divided into categories such as: Staple foods (Vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meat,) Variety foods (different brands, flavors, or formats,) and Accessory food
