Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides benefits to low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service...
What is Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program. SNAP provides benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families via an Electronic Benefits Transfer card. This card can be used like a debit card to purchase eligible food in authorized retail food stores.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for SNAP most households must meet certain resource and income limits. A household with an elderly (over 60) or disabled household member need only meet the net income limit.
Visit SNAP's eligibility page to find out more about eligibility requirements and how benefits are computed. To see if you might be eligible for SNAP benefits, you may also use FNS's SNAP pre-screening tool.
Application Details
What is the application process for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?
To see if you might be eligible for SNAP benefits, use SNAP's pre-screening tool.
You may also visit SNAP’s Application and Local Office Locators page to learn how to apply in your state.