SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.

Oct 1, 2025 · To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently live and you must meet certain requirements, including resource and income limits, which are …

To apply for benefits or get information about SNAP, you must contact your local SNAP office. FNS does not have information on individual applications. Click your state (or NYC) on the …

Jun 4, 2025 · If an item has a Supplement Facts label, it is considered a supplement and is not eligible for SNAP purchase. Live animals (except shellfish, fish removed from water, and …

Jun 20, 2024 · SNAP retailers range from local grocers to large supermarket chains. This diversity ensures that SNAP participants have a variety of shopping options, catering to different …

To get SNAP benefits, your income and other resources have to be under certain limits. There are two income limits: Gross and Net. Your total income, before taxes or any other subtractions, is …

Dec 23, 2025 · The SNAP page provides access to information on all aspects of the program. See the SNAP page on Applicants and Recipients for detailed information about eligibility …

Aug 29, 2025 · SNAP benefits help supplement an individual’s or a family’s income to help buy nutritious food. Most households must spend some of their own cash along with their SNAP …

USDA is empowering states with greater flexibility to manage their programs by approving SNAP Food Restriction Waivers that restrict the purchase of non-nutritious items like soda and candy.