Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:financial_assistance
gptkbp:administered_by gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Agriculture
state welfare offices
gptkbp:aims_to reduce food insecurity
gptkbp:benefits food purchases
gptkbp:can_be_used_for groceries
gptkbp:cover_version hot prepared foods
gptkbp:effective_date every five years
gptkbp:eligibility income level
gptkbp:established_in gptkb:1964
gptkbp:has_impact_on local economies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Electronic_Benefit_Transfer_(EBT)_cards
gptkbp:is_available_in gptkb:Puerto_Rico
disabled individuals
children in need
elderly individuals
low-income individuals and families
students in need
working families
gptkbp:is_criticized_for administrative complexity
stigma associated with benefits
gptkbp:is_designed_to alleviate poverty
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by effectiveness
research studies
cost-effectiveness
government audits
impact on food security
gptkbp:is_funded_by gptkb:federal_government
taxpayer dollars
gptkbp:is_linked_to economic stability
improved dietary choices
improved health outcomes
reduced hunger
gptkbp:is_monitored_by state agencies
gptkbp:is_opposed_by some policymakers
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:USDA_Food_and_Nutrition_Service
gptkb:farmers
social safety net
federal nutrition programs
gptkbp:is_promoted_by nonprofit organizations
gptkbp:is_promoted_through community outreach programs
public awareness campaigns
gptkbp:is_subject_to federal regulations
annual budget appropriations
state-specific rules
gptkbp:is_supported_by advocacy groups
food banks
gptkbp:is_used_for food assistance
gptkbp:is_utilized_by millions of Americans
gptkbp:operates_in all 50 states
gptkbp:previously_known_as gptkb:Food_Stamp_Program
gptkbp:provides nutrition education
nutritional assistance
gptkbp:provides_access_to nutritious food
gptkbp:provides_support_for healthy eating
gptkbp:reformed gptkb:multiple_times
gptkbp:requires application process
gptkbp:requires_recertification every 6 to 12 months
gptkbp:supports food retailers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_United_States_Department_of_Agriculture
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3