Browse by Agency. Browse by Category. Other Resources. About Us. Help Center. Privacy and Terms of Use. Video Guides. Quick Info. SNAP provides nutrition assistance. Program Contact Managing Agency U. Department of Agriculture. Check if you may be eligible for this benefit. Expand Quick Info Section. Food and Nutrition. What is this program?
Who is eligible for this program? How do I apply for this program? You must file an application to determine if you can receive SNAP benefits. However, if you meet any one of the following conditions, you are NOT eligible to receive SNAP benefits: ineligible non-citizens, ineligible students, individuals disqualified for noncompliance with work requirements, individuals disqualified due to an intentional program violation, and individuals who were convicted of a drug related felony after August 22, For a full listing of ineligible or disqualified individuals, or if you have a question regarding your SNAP eligibility or participation please contact any DSS county office.
Households can purchase food such as breads and cereals, non-alcoholic beverages, fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, dairy products and more with SNAP benefits. In addition, households cannot purchase any non-food items, hot foods or food to be consumed in the store with SNAP benefits.
The Agency may request additional information from the household in the event that the information you provided cannot be verified during the interview. Yes, you may request a face-to-face interview by contacting any DSS county office either by phone or in person.
Your application will be processed by DSS within 30 days of your filed application. You may check the status of your SNAP application by calling Please have your case number available when you call. If you have your case number, be sure it is available when you call.
Your case number can be found on the top right-hand corner of every notice. For example: If your case number ends in 1, your benefits will be available on the 1 st day of each month.
If your case number ends in 2, your benefits will be available on the 2 nd of each month. If your case number ends in 0, your benefits will be available on the 10 th day of each month.
You may set up a text alert via www. You may order a replacement EBT card by contacting If you request five or more EBT cards during a 12 month period, you will be subject to a benefit integrity review. SNAP recipients aged years old, who are Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents ABAWDs and who do not meet an exception to the ABAWD work requirement, must meet the work requirement by working, participating in a work program, or any combination of working or participating in a work program for 20 hours a week, averaged as 80 hours a month, or participating in and complying with a workfare program.
To report suspected fraud misuse of SNAP benefits , call You may report fraud anonymously. For assistance, DSS can make referrals to other agencies. Please contact any DSS office for additional information. We suggest you go in person to your local DTA office to apply.
If you believe you are eligible for expedited benefits but don't get them, you have a right to a conference with a DTA supervisor. I own my own home.
In fact, the costs associated with owning your home are used as deductions in determining your eligibility. The home you live in is not considered an asset. I am not a US Citizen. I am homeless. A permanent address is not required to apply for SNAP. You can get benefits whether you live on the street, are staying in a shelter, or are living with family or friends on a temporary basis. Homeless individuals and families who do not have regular shelter expenses can claim an automatic deduction from their income.
Do I have to go into the office to apply? I live with other people. Do I have to put their names on my application?
If you buy and prepare food with the people you live with, you all apply together. If you do not, you apply separately, but you would still need to put their names on your application. Some people must always apply together, including spouses and children under 22 living with a parent or step-parent.
It can take up to 30 days to receive benefits.
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