General Info

Based in Gadsden, Ala., the Food Stamp Program is administered by the food assistance division of Etowah County, Ala. The program focuses on reducing hunger and improving nutrition by providing regular benefits to eligible individuals who are economically disadvantaged. It helps individuals buy nutritional food required to maintain individuals health. The program s eligibility rules and benefit amounts, based on income and household size, are determined by regulations issued by the Department of Agriculture. It provides options of collecting the applications for the program from various county offices. The food assistance division also offers a wide range of other services for county residents.