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Food Stamp ProgramThe Food Stamp program provides nutritional assistance benefits to children and families, the elderly, the disabled, unemployed and working families. Benefits are 100 percent federally funded. Since the nationwide implementation of the Food Stamp program in 1964, malnutrition has been virtually eliminated; however, hunger and food insecurity continues to exist in every state. There are more than 385,000 families enrolled in the Food Stamp program in Tennessee. Each month, at least $80 million in benefits are distributed to these families. Food stamp benefits are issued and accessed electronically using a Benefit Security Card or EBT Card. To apply for benefits, visit your local DHS county office. Learn more about:Applying for ServicesEBT Cards/ Electronic Benefit TransferYour Tennessee EBT Card Video (English)Your Tennessee EBT Card Video (Spanish)Eligibility InformationNutrition InformationMaking America Stronger: U.S. Food Stamp Program VideoReports and Information:Food Stamp Policy Manual Vol. IFood Stamp Policy Manual Vol II
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