### Question
How is the term supplemental nutrition assistance program defined?


### Answer
The term **supplemental nutrition assistance program** is defined in *37 U.S.C. § 402a* as the following:

> the program established pursuant to section 4 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2013)

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 402a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-ALLOWANCES OTHER THAN TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES**

