SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) | Mass.gov

This page, SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps), is part of

Food Assistance

This page, SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps), is offered by

Department of Transitional Assistance

SNAP is administered by the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA).

SNAP benefits include:
• Monthly funds on an EBT card to buy food
• $40, $60 or $80 a month put back on your EBT card when you use SNAP to buy local produce via the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP)
• SNAP Path to Work free education and training opportunities
• Free nutrition education classes and resources

Top tasks

Check if you're eligible & apply for SNAP Connect with DTA to submit documents & get case info (online, by phone, in-person) Shop for food online with SNAP

All other tasks

Learn about SNAP Find help in the community via a SNAP outreach partner SNAP Path to Work (education & training)

Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) Nutrition Education Use your EBT card SNAP verifications: information you may need to provide When to tell DTA about changes (reporting requirements)

Contact Information

Phone

DTA Assistance Line (877) 382-2363

The DTA Assistance Line is open from 8:15 A.M. to 4:45 P.M.

Online

DTA office phone directory

Download the DTA Connect Mobile App

DTA Connect website

Fax

DTA Document Processing Center (617) 887-8765

More Information

Tax credits and free tax help for Department of Transitional Assistance families

Important Information about the Treatment of Census Bureau Worker Earnings

Service Area Listing by Transitional Assistance (TAO) Office (PDF 48.86 KB)