Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Objective

SNAP Benefits: Improve nutrition of eligible low-income households by ensuring access to more nutritious diets through the issuance of monthly benefits that are used for the purchase of food at authorized retailers. Contingency Fund: Placed in reserve for use only in such amounts and at such times as may be necessary to carry out program operations.

Who Can Apply

• Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government
• Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government
• Nonprofit Organization

SNAP Benefits: SNAP is a Federal program administered by the States. The State or U.S. Territory agency responsible for Federally aided public assistance programs submits requests for funding to USDA's Food and Nutrition Service. Contingency Fund: Placed in reserve for use only in such amounts and at such times as may be necessary to carry out program operations.

Who Benefits

• U.S. Citizen
• University Higher Education

Applications for SNAP are made through a local social services agency which determines eligibility and benefit amount. Eligibility is based on household size, income, and expenses. Eligibility is also based on assets, citizenship or legal immigration status, and other factors. A gross income test is based on 130 percent of the poverty line, and the net income (after expenses) test is based on 100 percent of the poverty line. For further information visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

laura.griffin@usda.gov
(703) 305-2022