Over 105,000 people in Fairfax County experience hunger or food insecurity, an increase from the previous year (Feeding America). As costs for food, housing, and other goods and services continue to rise in northern Virginia, Fairfax County provides access to essential programs to ensure all individuals and families can thrive and no one goes hungry. Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP provides a monthly benefit to help buy groceries to ensure children and families have nutritious meals to stay healthy.
Did you know that if a child participates in the free and reduced-price meal plan at school, they may also be eligible for SNAP benefits? To apply for eligible family members, parents should mark themselves as a “non-applicant” on forms.
