How do food stamps work in the U.S?

Question

Who gets them? and how.. and any other information about them. Thanks

Answer 1

Food stamps are supposed to be temp help and people have used and abused them!!

Answer 2

"The Federal Food Stamp Act of 1964 (PDF) is the most significant food plan in the United States. It provides food stamps for needy individuals that can be exchanged like money at authorized stores. The federal government pays for the amount of the benefit received, while states pay the costs of determining eligibility and distributing the stamps. In addition, state public assistance agencies run the program."