SNAP benefits are available to individuals and households with:
a. at least three risk factors for food insecurity.
b. medically documented malnutrition.
c. children under the age of 5 years.
d. incomes at or below the federal poverty level.
Ans: d. incomes at or below the federal poverty level.
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