Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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  • Original food stamps program created

  • Program discontinued

  • USDA initiates food stamp pilot programs

  • Permanent food stamp program instated

  • National eligibility standards implemented

  • Purchasing of food stamp coupons discontinued

  • Electronic Benefit Transfer replaces paper coupons

  • Name changed to SNAP

    Name changed to SNAP

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