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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps recipients buy food, which raises nutrition levels among low-income households. A household may be one person or a group of people who buy and make their food together.

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Federal Government Shutdown Information

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, November 2025 SNAP issuances may be delayed or disrupted. This means November 2025 SNAP benefits may not be available on EBT cards at the regular issuance dates, unless the shutdown has been resolved. However, any previously received unspent issuances will remain available for use.

DHHS staff remain available to accept and process applications, recertifications, and reported changes. Applications may be submitted, and changes should continue to be reported.

As additional guidance is received from federal partners, updates will be made to this website. Please check back for further information.​

See the 10/28/25 News Release.​ 
See the 2025 Federal Government Shutdo​wn Frequ​ently Asked Questions​ / En e​​spañol.​


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Important Updates Regarding OBBBA SNAP Impacts

On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed Public Law 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA). OBBBA includes changes to SNAP eligibility.

VIEW "One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Important SNAP Updates"​

See the 10/17/25 News Release​.  See Frequently Asked Questions / En español.

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In order to be eligible for SNAP, a family must meet certain tests, including resource and income tests.

SNAP benefits can only be used to buy food. Alcoholic beverages, pet food, tobacco, paper products, or other nonfood items can't be purchased with SNAP benefits. The benefit amount is placed on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. EBT cards are accepted by most supermarkets and grocery stores. Some "Meals on Wheels" services may accept them, and recipients over age 60 and their spouses may be able to use them to pay for congregate meals.

 

Attention!

There have been reports of the general public receiving unsolicited calls from what appears to be the SNAP toll free information hotline number: (800) 221-5689.  The unsolicited callers are requesting personal information offering assistance for filling out a SNAP application or other non-SNAP related services such as home security systems. Never provide personal information or your credit card number over the phone to unsolicited callers. This outside entity that has “spoofed" the SNAP toll free information hotline number is not affiliated with the US Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) or SNAP. If you suspect that you are receiving illegitimate calls from (800) 221-5689, you may file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If you have already fallen victim to this or a similar scam, please visit: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/ for more information on identity theft.