The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food assistance to low-income families to help them afford nutritious groceries in the United States.
Check the state directory for contact and application information for where you live. The College SNAP Project also provides specific guidance and eligibility information for college students by state.
- Website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
- Location: Available nationwide, with local offices in each state. You can find your state's specific SNAP office location through the website.
- Hours:
- Varies by location; check with your local SNAP office for specific hours.
- Many offices offer services during standard business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM).
- Eligibility requirements:
- Must meet income eligibility guidelines (generally, household income must be at or below 130% of the federal poverty level).
- U.S. citizenship or legal residency status is required.
- Non-citizens typically need to meet one of these criteria:
- Have lived in the United States for at least five years.
- Be receiving disability-related assistance or benefits.
- Be under 18 years old.
- Must also meet income and resource limits to qualify for benefits.
- Applicants must provide information about household size, income, and expenses.
- More information: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility
- Contact information:
- For general inquiries, call the SNAP information line toll-free at 1-800-221-5689
- For state-specific contact details, find your local SNAP office and its contact information in the state directory.