United States Benefit

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Also known as: SNAP, Food Stamps

SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food.

At a Glance

Gross monthly income must be at or below 130% of theFederal Poverty Level for your household size.
Net monthly income (after deductions) must be at or below100% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Countable resources must be $2,750 or less($4,250 if household includes elderly/disabled member).
Must reside in the United States.
+ 2 more requirements below

Eligibility Requirements

Gross Income

Required

Gross monthly income must be at or below 130% of theFederal Poverty Level for your household size.


                    household_income_fpl
                    
                      ≤
                        
                    
                    
                      
                        130 percent

Net Income

Required

Net monthly income (after deductions) must be at or below100% of the Federal Poverty Level.


                    household_net_income_fpl
                    
                      ≤
                        
                    
                    
                      
                        100 percent

Asset Limit

Required

Countable resources must be $2,750 or less($4,250 if household includes elderly/disabled member).


                    countable_assets
                    
                      ≤
                        
                    
                    
                      
                        2750 dollars

U.S. Residency

Required

Must reside in the United States.

Citizenship/Immigration

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or qualified alien.


                    citizenship_status
                    
                      in
                        
                    
                    
                      
                        [us_citizen, us_national, qualified_alien]

Work Requirements

Required

Able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) aged 18-49must meet work requirements unless exempt.

All of:

AND work_hours_per_week ≥ 20

Exempt if any:

OR has_disability = true
OR has_dependent_child = true
OR is_pregnant = true

Ruleset effective: 2024-10-01

Quick Info

Agency: USDA-FNS
Category: Food assistance
Last Verified: 2026-01-13

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Official Sources

https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibi...

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