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SNAP Benefits

Most families who meet the federal income rules can get SNAP benefits. SNAP benefits help you buy nutritious food that you need for your family.

  • SNAP Benefits Overview

    SNAP is a nutrition program for families and individuals that meet certain income and resource guidelines.

  • Using the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card

    Your SNAP benefits and/or cash assistance benefits are kept in special accounts for you until you want to use them. Electronic Benefit Transfer, or EBT, is the distribution of SNAP benefits with a debit card, allowing you to easily purchase food at authorized merchants.

  • EBT Benefit Availability and Customer Service

    Learn about the food and/or cash benefits that you can receive, and access 24-hour customer service to answer all of your questions.

  • EBT Card Care and Safety

    Safety comes first in caring for your EBT card and protecting your benefits.

  • Information for Retailers

    New EBT Restrictions Affecting Retailers  
     

  • Healthy Incentives Pilot (HIP)

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  • Apply for SNAP/Food Stamps Online

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