Which of the following is true regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

A. Due to improvements in economic conditions, the need for food assistance is low in the United States.
B. SNAP is the current name for the old Fresh Food Bucks Program.  
C. The target population for SNAP benefits is pregnant or lactating women and their children.  
D. SNAP participants can use an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card to purchase food and garden seeds to grow food.


Answer: D

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