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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)


The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program. SNAP provides benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families via an Electronic Benefits Transfer card. This card can be used like a debit card to purchase eligible food in authorized retail food stores.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program. SNAP provides benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families via an Electronic Benefits Transfer card. This card can be used like a debit card to purchase eligible food in authorized retail food stores.


To be eligible for this benefit program, applicants must live in the state in which they apply and meet certain bank balance limits. A household with an elderly (over 60) or disabled household member may have a higher bank balance limit.

Visit SNAP's eligibility page to find out more about eligibility requirements and how benefits are computed.


To see if you might be eligible for SNAP benefits, use SNAP eligibility.

You may also visit SNAP’s Application and Local Office Locators page to learn how to apply in your state and locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers by using the SNAP Retailer Locator tool.


For more information, call your state’s SNAP hotline.