The food assistance program helps people with little or no income to buy nutritious food. The program provides benefits that enable eligible individuals and families to buy food from local grocery stores and other permitted outlets. Monthly benefits are provided on a Vision card, which looks and functions like a debit card. The cost of each purchase is electronically subtracted from the card’s account when a consumer swipes the card at a retail outlet.
Low income individuals who work -- as well as those who do not work -- may be eligible for food assistance. In addition, persons age 60 and older and persons with disabilities may apply.