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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a program that enables low income individuals and families to buy a variety of food staples that is the basis for better nutrition.
DC TAG is a need-based grant that allows college-bound D.C. residents to attend any public institution anywhere in the country as if they are a resident of the school’s state — up to $10,000 per year.
TANF provides temporary cash assistance to needy families with children. A central component of the DC’s TANF program is its emphasis on work so most families are expected to participate in approved work activities.