SNAP Benefits Guide

Guide

Check eligibility
Guide

Benefit calculator
Guide

How to apply
Guide

Document checklist
Guide

Renew benefits
EBT

Check EBT balance
EBT

Payment schedule
EBT

What SNAP can buy
EBT

Find SNAP stores
EBT

Lost card, PIN and fraud help
State

Alabama (Food Assistance Program)
State

Alaska (SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program))
State

Arizona (Nutrition Assistance)
State

Arkansas (SNAP)
State

California (CalFresh)
State

Colorado (SNAP)
State

Connecticut (SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program))
State

Delaware (SNAP / Food Supplement Program)
State

District of Columbia (SNAP)
State

Florida (SNAP / Food Assistance Program)
State

Georgia (SNAP (Food Stamps))
State

Hawaii (SNAP)
State

Idaho (SNAP (Food Stamps))
State

Illinois (SNAP)
State

Indiana (SNAP (Food Assistance))
State

Iowa (SNAP (Food Assistance))
State

Kansas (Food Assistance (SNAP))
State

Kentucky (SNAP)
State

Louisiana (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP))
State

Maine (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Supplement Program))
State

Maryland (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Supplement Program))
State

Massachusetts (SNAP)
State

Michigan (Food Assistance Program (FAP) (manuals now say SNAP))
State

Minnesota (SNAP)
State

Mississippi (SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program))
State

Missouri (SNAP (Food Assistance))
State

Montana (SNAP)
State

Nebraska (SNAP)
State

Nevada (SNAP)
State

New Hampshire (SNAP (Food Stamps))
State

New Jersey (NJ SNAP)
State

New Mexico (SNAP)
State

New York (SNAP)
State

North Carolina (Food and Nutrition Services (FNS))
State

North Dakota (SNAP)
State

Ohio (SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program))
State

Oklahoma (SNAP)
State

Oregon (SNAP Food Benefits)
State

Pennsylvania (SNAP)
State

Rhode Island (SNAP)
State

South Carolina (SNAP)
State

South Dakota (SNAP)
State

Tennessee (SNAP)
State

Texas (SNAP Food Benefits)
State

Utah (SNAP (Food Stamps))
State

Vermont (3SquaresVT)
State

Virginia (SNAP)
State

Washington (Basic Food)
State

West Virginia (SNAP)
State

Wisconsin (FoodShare)
State

Wyoming (SNAP)
FAQ

Who decides if I get SNAP?
FAQ

How long does it take to get a decision?
FAQ

Can I turn in an application the same day I get it?
FAQ

What are the income limits for FY2027?
FAQ

What is the most I could get?
FAQ

Is there an asset limit?
FAQ

What can I buy with SNAP?
FAQ

What can't I buy?
FAQ

Can I shop online with SNAP?
FAQ

How do I check my EBT balance?
FAQ

Will someone call me to ask for my PIN?
FAQ

Will stolen (skimmed) benefits be replaced?
FAQ

Do I have to work?
FAQ

Can college students get SNAP?
FAQ

Can I get a fair hearing?
News

FY2027 SNAP cost-of-living adjustments take effect Oct. 1, 2026
News

States may use a simplified process to update utility allowances for FY2027
News

Court order stops food restriction waivers in Colorado, Iowa, Tennessee and West Virginia
News

New soda/candy purchase limits start Nov. 1, 2026 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina and Virginia
News

Noncitizen SNAP eligibility narrowed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
News

Work-rule time limit now applies to adults up to age 64
News

Federal replacement of skimmed SNAP benefits remains expired
News

Internet costs no longer count toward the shelter deduction

More Resources

How SNAP Eligibility Works

FY2027 income limits, benefits and sources
Latest SNAP Updates

Federal and state program news
Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions
Saved Items

Results and checklists you saved
Reminders

Dates you add, like renewal deadlines
Change My State

Choose a different state
Settings

Text size, saved data and more
About & Sources

Official sources and contact
Privacy Policy

How we handle your information

Check eligibility

Benefit calculator

How to apply

Document checklist

Renew benefits

Check EBT balance

Payment schedule

What SNAP can buy

Find SNAP stores

Lost card, PIN and fraud help

Alabama (Food Assistance Program)

Alaska (SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program))

Arizona (Nutrition Assistance)

Arkansas (SNAP)

California (CalFresh)

Colorado (SNAP)

Connecticut (SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program))

Delaware (SNAP / Food Supplement Program)

District of Columbia (SNAP)

Florida (SNAP / Food Assistance Program)

Georgia (SNAP (Food Stamps))

Hawaii (SNAP)

Idaho (SNAP (Food Stamps))

Illinois (SNAP)

Indiana (SNAP (Food Assistance))

Iowa (SNAP (Food Assistance))

Kansas (Food Assistance (SNAP))

Kentucky (SNAP)

Louisiana (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP))

Maine (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Supplement Program))

Maryland (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Supplement Program))

Massachusetts (SNAP)

Michigan (Food Assistance Program (FAP) (manuals now say SNAP))

Minnesota (SNAP)

Mississippi (SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program))

Missouri (SNAP (Food Assistance))

Montana (SNAP)

Nebraska (SNAP)

Nevada (SNAP)

New Hampshire (SNAP (Food Stamps))

New Jersey (NJ SNAP)

New Mexico (SNAP)

New York (SNAP)

North Carolina (Food and Nutrition Services (FNS))

North Dakota (SNAP)

Ohio (SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program))

Oklahoma (SNAP)

Oregon (SNAP Food Benefits)

Pennsylvania (SNAP)

Rhode Island (SNAP)

South Carolina (SNAP)

South Dakota (SNAP)

Tennessee (SNAP)

Texas (SNAP Food Benefits)

Utah (SNAP (Food Stamps))

Vermont (3SquaresVT)

Virginia (SNAP)

Washington (Basic Food)

West Virginia (SNAP)

Wisconsin (FoodShare)

Wyoming (SNAP)

Who decides if I get SNAP?

How long does it take to get a decision?

Can I turn in an application the same day I get it?

What are the income limits for FY2027?

What is the most I could get?

Is there an asset limit?

What can I buy with SNAP?

What can't I buy?

Can I shop online with SNAP?

How do I check my EBT balance?

Will someone call me to ask for my PIN?

Will stolen (skimmed) benefits be replaced?

Do I have to work?

Can college students get SNAP?

Can I get a fair hearing?

FY2027 SNAP cost-of-living adjustments take effect Oct. 1, 2026

States may use a simplified process to update utility allowances for FY2027

Court order stops food restriction waivers in Colorado, Iowa, Tennessee and West Virginia

New soda/candy purchase limits start Nov. 1, 2026 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina and Virginia