SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.

To apply for benefits or get information about SNAP, you must contact your local SNAP office. FNS does not have information on individual applications. Click your state (or NYC) on the map below for …

Oct 1, 2025 · To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently live and you must meet certain requirements, including resource and income limits, which are described on this page.

Find information on applying for SNAP benefits, eligibility criteria, and resources for recipients.

Sep 12, 2025 · FNS does not process applications. You will need to contact your local SNAP office to apply and for questions about your case.

Jun 4, 2025 · Households CANNOT use SNAP benefits to buy: Beer, wine, and liquor. Cigarettes and tobacco. Food and drinks containing controlled substances such as cannabis/marijuana and CBD. …

FNS is committed to taking swift action aimed at eliminating fraud occurring in the SNAP retailer community and rooting out bad actors who take advantage of the taxpayer’s generosity.

Sep 12, 2025 · To get SNAP benefits, your income and other resources have to be under certain limits. There are two income limits: Gross and Net. Your total income, before taxes or any other …

Nov 17, 2025 · The SNAP page provides access to information on all aspects of the program. See the SNAP page on Applicants and Recipients for detailed information about eligibility requirements and …

Jun 20, 2024 · SNAP retailers range from local grocers to large supermarket chains. This diversity ensures that SNAP participants have a variety of shopping options, catering to different preferences …