What is the Latest SNAP Benefits?
SNAP = Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (officially Food Donation)
Helps low-income households buy groceries
Benefits are received on an EBT card monthly
Helps low-income households buy groceries
Benefits are received on an EBT card monthly
Who is Eligible for the SNAP Benefits Program?
Based on your income, household size, citizenship/immigration status
Some adults (18–52) must meet work requirements
You can check eligibility on your state’s SNAP website
Some adults (18–52) must meet work requirements
You can check eligibility on your state’s SNAP website
How to Apply for SNAP?
Online through your state SNAP web portal
In person at your local SNAP office
By mail or fax in some states
🔗 Find your state’s application portal
In person at your local SNAP office
By mail or fax in some states
🔗 Find your state’s application portal
Required Documents for Application
Government-issued ID
Social Security numbers
Proof of income and pay slips
Rent/utility bills
Immigration documents (if applicable)
Social Security numbers
Proof of income and pay slips
Rent/utility bills
Immigration documents (if applicable)
How Much SNAP Benefit Will I Get?
It depends on:
• Monthly income ratio
• Household size
• House Rent, utilities, other expenses
You can use your state SNAP calculator for an estimate
• Monthly income ratio
• Household size
• House Rent, utilities, other expenses
You can use your state SNAP calculator for an estimate
What Can You Buy with SNAP?
✅ Allowed:
• Fruits & vegetables 🍎
• Meat, poultry, fish 🍗
• Dairy & grains 🧀🍞
• Snacks & non-alcoholic drinks
• Seeds/plants for growing food 🌱
❌ Not Allowed:
• Alcohol & tobacco
• Hot prepared foods (except in specific cases)
• Vitamins, pet food, or cleaning products
• Fruits & vegetables 🍎
• Meat, poultry, fish 🍗
• Dairy & grains 🧀🍞
• Snacks & non-alcoholic drinks
• Seeds/plants for growing food 🌱
❌ Not Allowed:
• Alcohol & tobacco
• Hot prepared foods (except in specific cases)
• Vitamins, pet food, or cleaning products
How Does SNAP Work?
You’ll receive a plastic EBT card
Card is loaded monthly with SNAP funds
You can use it like a debit card at located retailers
Card is loaded monthly with SNAP funds
You can use it like a debit card at located retailers
Can I Use My EBT Card Online for Shopping?
Yes! Accepted by:
• Amazon
• Walmart
• Aldi (via Instacart)
• State-specific retailers may also be available
• Amazon
• Walmart
• Aldi (via Instacart)
• State-specific retailers may also be available
What is Recertification?
Required every 6–12 months
You must update:
• Income
• Household members
• Expenses
⚠️ Missing the deadline = benefits may stop
You must update:
• Income
• Household members
• Expenses
⚠️ Missing the deadline = benefits may stop
What If I’m Denied SNAP?
You can:
• Request the reason
• You can file an appeal within 90 days
• Ask for a fair hearing
• Request the reason
• You can file an appeal within 90 days
• Ask for a fair hearing
Do College Students Qualify?
Yes, if they meet one or more of the following:
• Work 20+ hours/week
• Have a dependent child
• Are in a work-study or approved program
• Work 20+ hours/week
• Have a dependent child
• Are in a work-study or approved program
Can Immigrants Get SNAP?
Yes, if they are:
• Green card holders with 5+ years residency
• Refugees or asylees
• Children under 18
• Lawfully present victims of trafficking/abuse
• Green card holders with 5+ years residency
• Refugees or asylees
• Children under 18
• Lawfully present victims of trafficking/abuse