SNAP ASSISTANCE
What is SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, is a federal program that helps millions of low-income Americans put food on the table. SNAP can provide funds to help you purchase groceries for yourself and your household. Across the United States, there are 9.5 million families with children on SNAP. It is the largest program working to fight hunger in America.
How does SNAP work?
Each month, SNAP benefits are loaded onto an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card (pictured left) that acts like a debit card. The EBT card can be used at most grocery stores and markets to get healthy food such as fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, dairy products, and more!
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Depending on your eligibility, individuals can receive anywhere from $24 to $298 every month for food assistance. Increase dependent on household size.
Do you qualify for SNAP?
In order to apply for SNAP, you must fall at or below 200% of the federal poverty limit. The chart below shows the income requirements to qualify for the program. SNAP is an entitlement program, which means that participation in SNAP is based on income eligibility and is not limited to a certain number of people or households. You will not take benefits away from another person by participating in the program.
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*Monthly income is the combined gross income of every person in the household. Household size is determined by the number of people you prepare, eat, and share meals with.
Household Size | Gross Monthly Income |
|---|---|
1 | $2,609 |
2 | $3,525 |
3 | $4,442 |
4 | $5,359 |
5 | $6,275 |
For each additional member of your household, add: | +$917 |
HOW CAN SHFB HELP?
Second Harvest Food Bank is working alongside Feeding America to bring SNAP application assistance to our community. Nearly 15% of people who qualify for SNAP are not accessing the benefits because they are unsure how. SHFB is here to assist with your application process either over the phone or in-person. In doing so, we can make sure your application is properly filled out and ready for review. Please remember, it can take up to 30 days to be approved or denied.
Need Help with Your SNAP Application?
We’re here for you. Whether you’re checking eligibility, applying for the first time, or recertifying your benefits, our Outreach Specialist team will guide you every step of the way.
Complete the form below, and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible to begin your SNAP application.
Questions about SNAP?
Contact Natasha Ridenour
Outreach Specialist
(937) 325-8715 ext. 111
