Idaho Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

What is Idaho Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps put food on the table for approximately 34,000 Idaho households and 85,000 individual Idahoans every day. It provides low income households with a card which can be used instead of cash to purchase food items to ensure that they have access to a healthy diet. SNAP represents the pledge that hunger will not be tolerated in America. It is the tangible expression of the unalterable belief that everyone has a right to food for themselves and their families. The program is the cornerstone of the Federal Government's food assistance programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program at the Federal level through its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). State agencies administer the program at the state and local levels, including determination of eligibility and allotments.

Administration

Idaho Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is administered by Idaho.

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Idaho and meet one of the following requirements:

You have a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or
You have a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with one of the following:
- A person or persons age 60 and over or
- A person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself).

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*	Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1	$19,578
2	$26,572
3	$33,566
4	$40,560
5	$47,554
6	$54,548
7	$61,542
8	$68,536

*For households with more than eight people, add $6,994 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Application Details

What is the application process for Idaho Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

For detailed application information, visit the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Food Assistance page.

Contact Info

1-877-456-1233

How to Apply

Apply for Idaho Food Assistance

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