Apply for SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families.

What can I purchase with SNAP?

Food for your household to eat, such as:

• breads and cereals
• fruits and vegetables
• meats, fish and poultry
• dairy products

You can also purchase seeds and plants, which produce food for your household to eat.

What can’t I purchase with SNAP?

• beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes or tobacco
• any nonfood items, such as:
  • pet food
  • soap, paper products
  • household supplies
  • vitamins and medicine

  How much could I receive in SNAP benefits each month?

  Household Size

  Maximum Allotment

  For each additional member

  * These figures are based upon SNAP Standards effective October 1, 2023.

  Note: A SNAP budget must be calculated for your household in order to determine SNAP eligibility and benefit amount.

  Eligibility

  Eligibility

  Who is eligible to receive SNAP benefits?

  If your gross income, based on family size, is at or below the amounts in the following charts, you may be eligible for SNAP benefits. But, the only way to determine if your household is eligible for SNAP benefits is to apply.

  Income Guidelines for Households without Earned Income (no member 60 years or older nor disabled)

  Family Size	Monthly Gross Income*	Annual Gross Income*
  1	$1,580	$18,960
  2	$2,137	$25,644
  3	$2,694	$32,328
  4	$3,250	$39,000
  5	$3,807	$45,684
  6	$4,364	$52,368
  7	$4,921	$59,052
  8	$5,478	$65,736
  Each additional person	$557 +	$6,684 +

  *Chart information is based upon SNAP Standards effective October 1, 2023.
  

  Income Guidelines for Households with Earned Income (no member 60 years or older nor disabled)

  Family Size	Monthly Gross Income*	Annual Gross Income*
  1	$1,823	$21,876
  2	$2,465	$29,580
  3	$3,108	$37,296
  4	$3,750	$45,000
  5	$4,393	$52,716
  6	$5,035	$60,420
  7	$5,678	$68,136
  8	$6,320	$75,840
  Each additional person	$643 +	$7,716 +

  *Chart information is based upon SNAP Standards effective October 1, 2023.

  Income Guidelines for Households with an Elderly (60 years or older) or Disabled Member and Households with Dependent Care Expenses

  Family Size	Monthly Gross Income*	Annual Gross Income*
  1	$2,430	$29,160
  2	$3,287	$39,444
  3	$4,143	$49,716
  4	$5,000	$60,000
  5	$5,857	$70,284
  6	$6,713	$80,556
  7	$7,570	$90,840
  8	$8,427	$101,124
  Each additional person	$857 +	$10,284 +

  *Chart information is based upon SNAP Standards effective October 1, 2023.
  

  What if I have savings?

  Most households applying for SNAP no longer have to pass a savings/resource test in order to get SNAP benefits. This means that the household's assets (stocks, savings and retirement accounts, etc.) are not considered when determining eligibility.

  What if I don’t know what type of assistance I need?

  What do I do if I am no longer in need of SNAP benefits and want to close my SNAP case?

  If you would like to close your SNAP case, you must contact your local Department of Social Services. Please note at this time you cannot request your case closed online.

  What do I do if my financial circumstances change?

  Changes in household circumstances which occur during the SNAP certification period may need to be reported depending on the reporting rules that apply to your household. Please refer to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Change Report Form for information about the change reporting rules that apply to your household or contact your local Department of Social Services if you have further questions.

  Is it possible to get SNAP right away, or within a few days of applying?

  If you have little or no money and need help right away, you may qualify for "expedited" SNAP. If you do, you must receive your initial SNAP benefit within five days. You will still have to complete the eligibility process, and supply all the required documentation at a later date.