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Oklahoma Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is nationally cited as the "nutrition safety net of the nation". In Oklahoma, food benefits are issued to more than 600,000 adults and children each month. The purpose of SNAP is to supplement eligible household's monthly food budgets and raise nutritional levels of low income households causing an improvement in the general health of the nation as a whole. SNAP makes available the same food choices to all persons in an effort to meet a variety of individual needs. Nutrition education is also available and is personalized to meet specific needs of each household.

Eligibility for SNAP benefits is based on need. This means the amount of food benefits is based on the number of people in the household and the amount of income available to the households. The following information will be requested during the application process:

  1. Names and social security numbers for all household members
  2. Income (both earned and unearned) of all household members
  3. Shelter expense responsibility, such as rent or mortgage payments
  4. Utility expenses responsibility, such as electric, gas, water and garbage, etc.
  5. Out-of-pocket medical expenses responsibility if there is a disabled member of the household or a member age 60 or over
  6. Child support obligations
  7. Child care expenses.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is nationally cited as the "nutrition safety net of the nation". In Oklahoma, food benefits are issued to more than 600,000 adults and children each month. The purpose of SNAP is to supplement eligible household's monthly food budgets and raise nutritional levels of low income households causing an improvement in the general health of the nation as a whole. SNAP makes available the same food choices to all persons in an effort to meet a variety of individual needs. Nutrition education is also available and is personalized to meet specific needs of each household.

Eligibility for SNAP benefits is based on need. This means the amount of food benefits is based on the number of people in the household and the amount of income available to the households. The following information will be requested during the application process:

  1. Names and social security numbers for all household members
  2. Income (both earned and unearned) of all household members
  3. Shelter expense responsibility, such as rent or mortgage payments
  4. Utility expenses responsibility, such as electric, gas, water and garbage, etc.
  5. Out-of-pocket medical expenses responsibility if there is a disabled member of the household or a member age 60 or over
  6. Child support obligations
  7. Child care expenses.

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Oklahoma and meet one of the following requirements:

  • You have a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or
  • You have a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with one of the following:
    • A person or persons age 60 and over or
    • A person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself).

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$19,578
2$26,572
3$33,566
4$40,560
5$47,554
6$54,548
7$61,542
8$68,536

*For households with more than eight people, add $6,994 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

If you are ready to apply for benefits, visit your local county Department of Human Services (DHS) office, a local One Stop center, or Social Security office to obtain an application. Your local DHS office can be found by visiting:
Oklahoma Department of Human Services

Contact your Local DHS County Offices

For more information about this program, please visit:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

For more information about Oklahoma SNAP, please email:
SNAP@okdhs.org

1-877-653-4798

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