11/13/2025 EDITOR’S NOTE: The federal government has since reopened and SNAP benefits have been reissued in South Carolina. This article will be edited to remove references to the government shutdown, but will remain intact as a guide to explain what SNAP is.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Here’s what to know about SNAP and other food assistance programs in South Carolina:

WHAT IS SNAP?

SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, gives low-income households additional resources to be able to purchase more food from grocery stores and other participating programs.

Those who may be eligible for SNAP benefits include people who are homeless, low-income elderly and disabled people, those already on other welfare and/or assistance programs or who are working part-time with

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