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SNAP provides monthly food benefits to households with low income. It has different names in some states; in California it's called CalFresh.

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Alabama

  • Food Assistance Program (SNAP)

    Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), Food Assistance Division

    Alabama DHR's Food Assistance Division runs SNAP in Alabama, providing monthly benefits to eligible low-income households to help them buy food. Applications are available online, in print, and at all county DHR offices.

    Where
    Alabama
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For eligible low-income households. Eligibility rules and benefit amounts are based on income and household size under USDA regulations; a simplified application (AESAP) exists for households where all members are 65 or older with no earned income. DHR decides eligibility.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Alaska

  • Alaska SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance

    Alaska's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program gives low-income households monthly food benefits on the Alaska Quest card. The amount depends on household income and size. Alaska has special rules that allow higher benefits in rural areas and the use of benefits for certain hunting and fishing subsistence supplies.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For Alaska residents who pass income and asset tests. Income and asset limits apply; see the official page. Most able-bodied people ages 16 to 59 must register for work, and time limits apply to able-bodied adults without dependents unless exempt. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or qualified aliens, though dependents of ineligible immigrants are often eligible. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Arizona

  • Arizona Nutrition Assistance (SNAP)

    Arizona Department of Economic Security

    Nutrition Assistance (formerly food stamps) is Arizona's SNAP program. It gives eligible households monthly benefits on an EBT card to buy food. Recipients can also buy groceries online from authorized retailers, get extra fruits and vegetables through Double Up Food Bucks, and, for some households, use the Restaurant Meals Program.

    Where
    Arizona
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For Arizona households that meet program rules; DES says the best way to find out is to apply. Apply online through Health-e-Arizona Plus, by mail or fax, or at a DES office, then complete an eligibility interview. Older adults 65+ with no earned income may use a simplified process. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Arkansas

  • Arkansas SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

    Arkansas Department of Human Services

    SNAP (formerly the Food Stamp Program) helps eligible Arkansas households cover part of their food budget with benefits on an EBT card. Benefits can be used at eligible stores and farmers markets, including for seeds and plants that produce food. SNAP also offers nutrition education and an Employment and Training program available in all 75 counties.

    Where
    Arkansas
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For Arkansas households that qualify. DHS looks at how many people live in the home, income, and what the household owns, and some clients have work or activity requirements (SNAP time limit rules resumed July 1, 2023). Apply online at Access Arkansas, or use the paper application (English, Spanish, or Marshallese). See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

California

  • CalFresh (California's SNAP program)

    California Department of Social Services

    CalFresh, known federally as SNAP, provides monthly food benefits on an EBT card to individuals and families with low income. Benefits can be used at grocery stores and farmers markets that accept EBT. The program is state-supervised and county-operated.

    Where
    California
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Benefit amounts depend on household size, countable income, and expenses such as housing and utilities. Your county decides eligibility. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • GetCalFresh

    Code for America

    Step-by-step help understanding CalFresh, California's SNAP program, before you apply, with real people available by chat, text, or email. You can't apply on this site; it directs you to BenefitsCal, the state's official benefits site.

    Where
    California
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    The site says a county case worker decides eligibility based on income, expenses (such as rent, utilities, and child support), and household size, and encourages people to apply because eligibility is complex. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

  • SNAP Food Benefits (Delaware)

    Delaware Division of Social Services (DHSS)

    SNAP helps low-income Delaware households buy food, with benefits loaded on an EBT card. About 120,000 Delawareans use SNAP. Apply online through ASSIST or at a State Service Center.

    Where
    Delaware
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Income limits apply; see the official page. Households where everyone gets TANF, General Assistance, or SSI have no income test. Since April 1, 2026, only certain noncitizen groups qualify. Adults must meet an 80 hours/month work requirement, and ABAWD time limits apply to ages 18-64 with no children under 14. The exemptions for people who are homeless, veterans, and youth aging out of foster care have ended. Check your EBT balance at 1-800-526-9099. Stolen benefits can no longer be replaced. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    SNAP (Food Assistance)Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Florida

  • SNAP Food Assistance (Florida)

    Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency

    SNAP helps low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and individuals and families with low incomes buy food. Benefits go on a reloadable EBT card. The quickest way to apply is online through the MyACCESS portal. You can also apply at a DCF Family Resource Center or community partner, or by mail (P.O. Box 1770, Ocala, FL 34478-1770) or fax.

    Where
    Florida
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Income limits apply; see the official page. Certain people ages 16-64 must meet work requirements. Most households may have assets and still qualify; households with a disqualified member face an asset limit. You must be a Florida resident, a U.S. citizen or qualified noncitizen, and provide an SSN. Some people must cooperate with child support. Some changes in income or work hours must be reported within 10 days; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    SNAP (Food Assistance)Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Georgia

  • SNAP Food Stamps (Georgia)

    Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

    SNAP is a federally funded program that gives low-income households monthly benefits to buy food. A household can be one person, a family, or unrelated people who buy and prepare meals together. Apply online at Georgia Gateway (gateway.ga.gov, 'Apply for Benefits'), by phone through the DFCS Customer Contact Center, or by mailing paper Form 297 to your local DFCS office. A phone interview with a DFCS eligibility worker is part of the process. Senior SNAP is available for people 60 and older. Renew through Gateway or Form 508.

    Where
    Georgia
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Eligibility depends on household income and other rules set by DFCS; income limits aren't listed on the page fetched. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Hawaii

Idaho

  • SNAP Food Assistance (Idaho, formerly Food Stamps)

    Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW)

    SNAP helps low-income families buy the food they need to stay healthy. Benefits go on an EBT card used like a debit card at the grocery store. If you need food right away and qualify, DHW can provide expedited benefits within seven days. Apply by phone (877-456-1233), at the closest DHW field office, or by downloading the application and sending it by email (MyBenefits@dhw.idaho.gov), fax (1-866-434-8278), or mail (Self-Reliance Programs, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0026). You must complete an interview; after your application is reviewed, DHW contacts you to schedule it. If approved, you get your EBT card the same day in the office or by mail within 10-14 days. Starting Feb. 15, 2026, Idaho SNAP can't be used to buy candy or soda.

    Where
    Idaho
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Must be a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant and an Idaho resident, with household income under the program limits for your household size. With some exceptions, you must work or take part in an employment and training program. You can get SNAP from only one state at a time. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

  • Iowa HHS: apply for SNAP, FIP, Medicaid and other help

    Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS)

    Iowa HHS's Self-Service Portal lets you check eligibility and apply online for SNAP food assistance, Family Investment Program (FIP) cash assistance and Medicaid. You can also apply at a local HHS office, or send a paper application by email, fax or mail. For questions or help applying, call the HHS assistance line or contact your local HHS office.

    Where
    Iowa
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Eligibility depends on the program. See the official site for current rules.

    Financial AidSNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • SNAP food assistance (Iowa)

    Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS)

    SNAP helps families buy healthy food. Apply online through the Self-Service Portal (recommended, open 24/7), at a local HHS office, or with a paper application (English or Spanish) by email, fax or mail. You don't need every document to apply; provide as much as you can. Most applicants have a phone interview, and a decision is made within 30 days of the interview. If approved, your EBT card arrives by mail about 10 days after the decision.

    Where
    Iowa
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    You must live in Iowa, be a U.S. citizen, U.S. non-citizen national or eligible non-citizen, meet income guidelines and give HHS the information it asks for. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Kansas

  • Kansas DCF Self-Service Portal: apply for food, cash, child care and energy help

    Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)

    The DCF Self-Service Portal lets Kansans check eligibility, apply and report changes for SNAP Food Assistance, TANF cash assistance, Child Care Assistance, LIEAP energy assistance and SUN Bucks. Applying online is recommended. You can also get a paper application at a local DCF Service Center or by calling DCF, and printable applications are on DCF's Helpful Tips page. To create an account you need your date of birth and Social Security number.

    Where
    Kansas
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Eligibility depends on the program. See the official site for current rules.

    Financial AidSNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • SNAP Food Assistance (Kansas)

    Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)

    In Kansas, SNAP is called the Food Assistance program. It gives qualifying low-income households food benefits on an EBT card. Apply online any time through the DCF Self-Service Portal, or get a paper application at a local DCF Service Center or by calling DCF. After you apply, DCF contacts you for an interview, and an interpreter is provided at no cost if English is not your main language. Processing can take up to 30 days. Bring or send ID, Social Security numbers, proof of income and proof of monthly expenses such as rent and utilities.

    Where
    Kansas
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Any individual or household that lives and eats together and has low income and resources may qualify. Income and resource limits apply and go up with household size; special rules apply for older adults, people with disabilities, veterans and farm households. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Kentucky

  • DCBS Family Support: apply for SNAP, KTAP, Medicaid and other benefits (Kentucky)

    Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), Division of Family Support

    The Division of Family Support runs SNAP, the Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP), the Kentucky Works Program and Medicaid, and it also manages LIHEAP energy assistance. You can apply at a DCBS office in any Kentucky county, by phone through the toll-free Family Support call line, or online through the kynect benefits portal. Documents can be returned at any DCBS office, uploaded to kynect or mailed. Offices and call lines are open on weekdays during business hours.

    Where
    Kentucky
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Eligibility depends on the program. See the official site for current rules.

    Financial AidSNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • kynect benefits: apply for and manage Kentucky benefits online

    Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS)

    kynect benefits is Kentucky's online portal for applying for and managing Medicaid, SNAP, KTAP, the Child Care Assistance Program and the KI-HIPP premium help program, on a phone or computer, with step-by-step guidance. You need a Kentucky Online Gateway (KOG/KYID) account. CHFS posts videos and quick guides for creating an account and completing an application.

    Where
    Kentucky
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Each program has its own rules. See the official site for current rules.

    Financial AidSNAP (Food Assistance)Childcare

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • SNAP food benefits (Kentucky)

    Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), Division of Family Support

    SNAP, formerly called food stamps, helps low-income people buy food at participating stores. A household is the people who live, buy and eat food together, and some relatives must be counted in one household even if they shop separately. Apply at a DCBS office, by phone or online through kynect. Free language help and disability services are available on request through the toll-free line.

    Where
    Kentucky
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Households must meet income, resource, citizenship or qualified-immigrant and work-registration rules. Able-bodied adults without dependents have extra work rules. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Louisiana

  • LA CAFÉ Self-Service Portal (Louisiana benefits and child support accounts)

    Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)

    LA CAFÉ (Common Access Front End) is Louisiana's online customer portal. You can create an account and use it to apply for benefits, send simplified reports, change reports and renewals, check the status of an application, and see child support case details. An online application takes about an hour, and an unfinished application is saved for 30 days. For help logging in or with an application, call the DCFS number on weekdays during business hours.

    Where
    Louisiana
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Anyone applying for or receiving the benefits handled in CAFÉ. See the official site for current rules.

    Financial AidSNAP (Food Assistance)Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • LDH Division of Family Support: apply for SNAP, FITAP and KCSP (Louisiana)

    Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Economic Stability, Division of Family Support

    The Louisiana Department of Health's Division of Family Support runs SNAP food assistance, the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP), the Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP) and Disability Determination Services. You can apply online through the CAFÉ Self-Service Portal, by phone through 888-LAHelp-U, or on a paper application sent by fax, mail or delivery. Applications come in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and large print. After you apply, you complete an interview by phone, and if you are eligible your benefits are paid back to the date of your application. Benefits are paid on an EBT card.

    Where
    Louisiana
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Eligibility depends on the program and on the interview and proof you provide. See the official site for current rules.

    Financial AidSNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Louisiana SNAP food assistance (LDH)

    Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Economic Stability, Division of Family Support

    SNAP helps households buy food with an EBT card. In Louisiana, apply online through the CAFÉ customer portal or send a paper application to LDH by mail or fax; applications cannot be sent by email. Benefits can be used for household foods such as fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry and fish, dairy, breads and cereals, snack foods, non-alcoholic drinks, and seeds and plants that grow food. They cannot be used for alcohol, tobacco, vitamins and medicines, hot foods, food eaten in the store, or non-food items.

    Where
    Louisiana
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Households must meet income and resource standards. People who receive SSI, and households with someone receiving FITAP, KCSP or STEP benefits, do not have to meet the resource limit. Louisiana also uses broad-based categorical eligibility, so some income-eligible households have their assets left uncounted. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Maine

  • Maine SNAP food assistance (Food Supplement Program)

    Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office for Family Independence (OFI)

    SNAP gives eligible low-income Maine households a monthly benefit to buy food. Apply online through My Maine Connection, by downloading an application and mailing or emailing it to OFI, by phone, or in person at a regional DHHS office. OFI decides on most applications within 30 days, and households recertify every 12 months. Maine also offers SNAP Employment and Training at no cost, and Maine Harvest Bucks and Farm Fresh Rewards to stretch benefits at farmers markets and stores. Maine extends food benefits to some non-citizens who do not qualify under federal rules, and DHHS states that it does not report applicants to immigration authorities.

    Where
    Maine
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Any Maine resident whose household meets the program's income and other rules. Some adults without dependents must meet work requirements. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Maryland

  • Maryland SNAP food assistance (DHS)

    Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS)

    SNAP helps low-income Maryland households buy the food they need. Everyone has the right to apply. Apply online through MarylandBenefits, at your local Department of Social Services, or by mail or fax. You must complete an interview and meet the program's financial and other rules before benefits are issued; people with little or no money may get Expedited SNAP right away after an interview and proof of identity. Free interpreter services are available.

    Where
    Maryland
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Maryland households that meet SNAP income and other eligibility rules. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Massachusetts

  • DTA Connect app and website (Massachusetts)

    Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)

    DTA Connect is the Department of Transitional Assistance's free mobile app and website. Use it to apply for SNAP or cash assistance, complete SNAP reports and recertifications, upload documents, view your case status and EBT balance, request or track an EBT card, and get a benefit letter. The app is on Google Play and the App Store; on a computer, create an online account. You can also call the DTA Assistance Line for automated case information any time, or speak with a worker on weekdays.

    Where
    Massachusetts
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Applicants and clients of DTA programs in Massachusetts.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Massachusetts SNAP food benefits (formerly food stamps)

    Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)

    SNAP gives eligible Massachusetts households monthly funds on an EBT card to buy food. When you use SNAP at participating farms you can get extra money back for fruits and vegetables. SNAP households can also be connected to free education and training, free nutrition classes, utility discounts, free school meals and discounted museum admissions. Apply online through DTA Connect, by phone, or at a DTA office; DTA decides within thirty days and some people get SNAP within a week. SNAP is not part of a public charge test. Interpreters are available.

    Where
    Massachusetts
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Massachusetts households that meet SNAP household and income rules. If you are not sure, apply. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)