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Alabama Food Assistance Program (SNAP)
undefined Alabama Food Assistance Program (SNAP)?
undefined Alabama Food Assistance Program (SNAP)?
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Alabama 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:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $18,954 |
| 2 | $25,636 |
| 3 | $32,318 |
| 4 | $39,000 |
| 5 | $45,682 |
| 6 | $52,364 |
| 7 | $59,046 |
| 8 | $65,728 |
To see if you might be eligible for SNAP benefits, use SNAP Eligibility tool.
Because many programs offer services to families that may qualify them under other local criteria, we strongly recommend you contact the program in your community for more information and guidance.
undefined Alabama Food Assistance Program (SNAP)?
Applications must be filed in the county where you live or online. You may fax, mail, or bring the signed application to your County Department of Human Resources (DHR) office for processing.
To apply for food assistance benefits online, please visit MyAlabama.gov. Before you can complete the application, you must first register for an account. Your completed application will be sent to the DHR office in the county where you live.
Alabama Elderly Simplified Application Project: If everyone in your household is age 60 or older, and no one is working, you can apply for benefits through the Alabama Elderly Simplified Application Project (AESAP). For more information about AESAP, or to request an AESAP application, call 1-800-438-2958 or visit the AESAP web page.
To find your nearest office, visit the County Office Contact Lookup page.
You may also view a full copy of the State of Alabama Department of Human Resources Food Stamp Application.
For more information, please visit either the MyAlabama Food and Nutrition Assistance or the Alabama Food Assistance Division websites.
Or visit SNAP's Contact Us page to find many ways to get in touch with your local SNAP office.
